The Benefits of Sage

SAGE ESSENTIAL OILS

Sage 

(Sage, Dalmatian Sage, Sage Triloba, Heritage Sage, Australian Sage, Spanish Sage, Blue Mountain Sage, Sacred Sage)

Digestive Aid: 

Sage was used to relieve digestive issues like indigestion and flatulence.

Wound Healing: It was applied topically to wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.

Oral Health: 

Sage was used as a mouthwash or gargle to treat mouth ulcers, sore throats, and gum infections.

Menstrual Disorders: 

In traditional medicine, sage was sometimes used to alleviate menstrual discomfort and regulate periods.

Respiratory Health: 

Sage tea or inhalation was employed to ease symptoms of respiratory conditions such as coughs and asthma.

Memory and Cognitive Enhancement: 

Historically, sage was thought to improve memory and cognitive function.

Anti-inflammatory: 

It was used to reduce inflammation in various conditions, including joint pain.

Smudging: 

Many Indigenous groups in North America, such as Native American tribes, burn sage bundles in a practice known as smudging to cleanse and purify spaces, objects, and individuals of negative energies or spirits.

Medicinal Purposes: 

Indigenous peoples have used sage for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, fevers, and digestive issues. Sage tea or poultices made from sage leaves were often used.

Rituals and Ceremonies: 

Sage is a sacred plant in many Indigenous rituals and ceremonies. It is used to invoke blessings, offer prayers, and connect with the spirit world.

• Apply to wrist to help reduce brain fatigue
• Improve cognitive functions through the regulating effect Sage has on the “fight or flight” system
• Help improve your ability to express yourself
• Can be balancing between the emotions and mind
• Fortify and regulate the adrenals
• Calm the sensory nerves throughout the body by applying in a body tonic, ointment, massage oil, or in a salt bath
• Help prevent the generation of stress in the body
• Can be regenerating to the nervous system
• Helpful with pain syndromes
• Help release negative psychological energies
• Help reduce the effect of aggressive people or situations on your physiology
• As a salt scrub it helps to from other people and release negativity 
• As a spray it calms and soothes in times of stress
• Can be detoxifying to the respiratory tract when doing sustained inhalation or in a diffuser 
• can be invaluable in a fibromyalgia crisis as a body tonic, liniment, or in a salt bath 

SKIN:

Acne, cuts, dermatitis, scars, dandruff, eczema, gum infections, gingivitis, sores, cellulite, excessive sweating, hair loss, dermatitis, cell regeneration

CIRCULATION:

Poor circulation, fluid retention.

MUSCULAR/JOINTS:

Anti-inflammatory, aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, debility, may be helpful with spinal misalignments, fluid retention, poor circulation 

*one of the best remedies for a fibromyalgia crisis (apply topically in a body tonic for this application)

IMMUNE:

Infectious conditions, flu, colds, fever, lowered immune response, prevention, sore throats

GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM: 

Amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, sterility, infection, herpes

RESPIRATORY:

Laryngitis, coughs, opens the chest and bronchioles, releases stagnant energies in the respiratory tract, decongestant, 

DIGESTIVE:

Liver congestion, jaundice, stress plagued digestive tract, liver regeneration 

ENDOCRINE:

Helps to strengthen and regulate the adrenals.

NERVOUS:

Cure-all, stress related conditions, the effects of stress, headaches, nervous tension, nervous exhaustion, calming over excited nerves, brain fatigue, neuroprotective, preventative for neurodegenerative conditions, nerve damage, neuropathy 

PSYCHOLOGICAL:

Depression: 

Sage can be helpful for treating depression, negative thinking about oneself or others, reducing the effects of trauma, and generates a sense of well being

Mood Enhancement: 

Some claim that the aroma of sage can have a calming and mood-boosting effect, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Cognitive Clarity: 

Sage has historically been linked to improved cognitive function and mental clarity in traditional medicine.

Stress Reduction: 

Aromatherapy using sage essential oil is believed by some to help alleviate stress and anxiety when used in diffusers, sustained inhalation, or massages.

Spiritual and Ritualistic Uses: 

In various cultures, sage is used in rituals and ceremonies for spiritual cleansing and grounding, which can have psychological benefits by promoting a sense of inner peace and balance.

Memory and Concentration: 

Folk beliefs suggest that sage may enhance memory and concentration, potentially aiding in mental tasks.

ENERGETIC:

Purification: 

Sage is believed to have the power to purify energy by clearing negative or stagnant vibrations from a space, object, or person. This practice is often referred to as “smudging.” Sage has a purifying effect on the protective webs and prepares the body for spiritual energy.

Cleansing: 

Sage is thought to cleanse and reset the energy of a space or person, removing any unwanted or lingering energies that may be harmful or disruptive.

Protection: 

It’s believed that burning sage can create a protective barrier against negative influences and energies. It might be due to its impact on the absorption of life force which strengthens the aura and the natural protective qualities of the aura.

Grounding: 

Sage is associated with grounding energies, helping individuals connect with the Earth’s energy and find balance and stability.

Spiritual Connection: 

Many use sage in spiritual practices and rituals to enhance their connection with higher realms, guides, or the divine.

Clarity: 

Sage is thought to promote mental clarity, helping individuals focus and gain insight.

Releasing Attachments: 

Some believe that burning sage can help release attachments to past traumas or negative experiences, allowing for personal growth and healing.

SPIRITUAL

Cleansing and Purification: 

Sage is commonly used in smudging rituals to cleanse and purify spaces, objects, and individuals of negative or stagnant energies. It is believed to release and transform these energies, promoting a sense of renewal and spiritual cleanliness.

Protection: 

Sage is thought to create a protective barrier against negative energies, entities, or influences. It can be used to ward off harm or malevolent spirits.

Spiritual Connection: 

Many people use sage as a means to enhance their spiritual connection, whether with the divine, higher realms, spirit guides, or ancestors. Burning sage is believed to facilitate communication and meditation.

Rituals and Ceremonies: 

Sage plays a central role in various rituals and ceremonies, including Native American smudging ceremonies, where it is used to honor and connect with the spirit world.

Grounding: 

Sage is associated with grounding energies, helping individuals feel anchored and balanced in the physical world.

Healing and Releasing: 

Burning sage can symbolize a process of healing, releasing attachments, and letting go of past traumas or negative experiences.

Sacredness: 

Sage is considered a sacred plant in many cultures, and its harvest and use are often accompanied by rituals and respect for its spiritual significance.

ALCHEMICAL 

Purification: 

Alchemists considered sage a symbol of purification, both in the physical and spiritual sense. It was thought to purify substances and aid in the removal of impurities during the alchemical processes.

Wisdom and Knowledge: 

Sage was often associated with wisdom and knowledge-seeking in alchemical symbolism. It represented the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and the transformation of the alchemist’s understanding.

Transmutation: 

Alchemists sought to transform base materials into more valuable substances, such as the philosopher’s stone or the elixir of life. Sage, with its transformative qualities, was sometimes associated with this transmutation process.

Balance: 

Sage’s balancing qualities, both in its flavor and potential energetic properties, may have been linked to alchemical ideas of achieving harmony and equilibrium within the self and in the alchemical work.

PLANETARY 

Jupiter: 

Sage is sometimes associated with the planet Jupiter, which represents expansion, growth, wisdom, and abundance. Jupiter’s influence is believed to align with sage’s qualities of wisdom, protection, and spiritual growth.

Mercury: 

In some traditions, sage is linked to the planet Mercury, which is associated with communication, intellect, and mental clarity. Sage’s potential role in promoting mental clarity and enhancing cognitive function aligns with Mercury’s qualities.