What does it help with
- Gum inflammation, mouth ulcers, sore throat
- Excessive sweating
- Antiseptic effects
- Anti-inflammatory action
Active compounds
Essential oils (thujone, borneol, camphor, cineole), rosmarinic acid, flavonoids.
Thujone is responsible for antiseptic effects, toxic in higher doses. External use (gargling) is safe.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodMay – June
Plant partsleaves
Dryingshade, warm air, max 35 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
Tea for garglingTinctureBathCompressSpice
Pro tip: Sage tea for gargling: 2 tbsp per 200 ml, let cool. Gargle 30 seconds, 4–6× daily.
Recipes
1 Sage for gargling ▾
Pour 200 ml boiling water over 2 tbsp leaves. Steep 10 min. Gargle lukewarm 4–6× daily for inflammation.
2 Tea for sweating ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 1 tsp sage, steep 5 min. Drink 2× daily — effect after 1–2 weeks.
3 Compress for mouth ulcers ▾
Strain a strong tea, apply with a cotton swab to the mouth ulcer 3× a day.
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