This is the nineteenth part of our serie where we take a look at all the 22 ingredients in Paul Penders’ patent pending LevensESSENTIE Gold^® herbal extract which is a part of all Paul Penders products.

Sage (Salvia Officinalis) is a herb with a spicy scent. It is effective for skin disruptions, and for the treatment of imbalances in skin.

Sage is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 60-90 cm tall (2-3 feet), with grayish leaves and purple flowers in late spring or summer. Other species of sage can have flowers, varying from white, blue to purplish (there are around 750 different types of sage).

It is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant.

As a kitchen herb, sage has a slight peppery flavor. In Western cooking, it is used for flavoring fatty meats, especially in Italian cooking, in the Balkans, and the Middle East.

Due to its antibacterial properties, Native Americans used sage as a toothbrush and toothpaste - all in one. They simply rubbed a fresh sage leaf on their teeth to clean the teeth and to get a fresh breath.

Sage was one of the most important medicinal herbs of Medieval Europe. The Romans, who considered sage a sacred herb is likely to have introduced it to Europe from Egypt as a medicinal herb.

Soon, sage was often used in herbal medicine as a remedy for respiratory infections, against coughing, to cure sore throats, to stimulate the appetite, and against congestion and indigestion.

The use of sage includes treatment for fever, night sweats, and urinary problems.

Sage is a uterine stimulant, so it should be avoided in therapeutic doses during pregnancy, though it is perfectly safe to use, both in cooking and in cosmetics while pregnant.

As a curiosity, it can be mentioned that by using the top of the plant, sage can be used for dyeing wool and fabrics.

Organically grown Sage has fully deserved its place among the 22 organic herbs in Paul Penders LevensESSENTIE Gold^® herbal extract due to its wonderful antibacterial properties, and because of its impressive effect on skin disruptions and other imbalances. And not to forget its scent, of course.

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