Sage (Salvia officinalis) is part of the Laminaceae family and is a native perennial plant

of the Mediterranean basin. It takes its name from "salvus" which means "healthy". Sage has

properties well known since ancient times such as: anti-inflammatory, balsamic properties, it is a valid

help in the event of physical or intellectual exhaustion, it has' digestive and expectorant properties, it is in

able to cure painful menstrual syndromes and menopausal disorders (especially the ailment

of the "caldane": for this reason it is called "natural estrogen"), offers a good answer against the

water retention, helps in case of edema, for rheumatism, migraines, is indicated in gingivitis and

abscesses, fights states of asthenia and depression, is a "deterrent" of diabetes, speeds up the process

healing after a wound, if properly stored, saves food from deterioration. There

sage is contraindicated for those suffering from nervous diseases and should be consumed with caution by

women in the lactation period.

INFUSION: 1 tablespoon of sage leaves, 1 cup of water, pour the sage into the boiling water and

extinguish the fire. Cover and leave to infuse for 5 min. Filter the infusion and drink it in case of tension

nervousness, indigestion, cramps, menstrual disturbances and hot flashes caused by menopause.