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Similar to rosemary (another member of the mint family) sage has been used since ancient times to help to enhance memory and brain function. Calming in nature, sage can aid proper digestion, stimulate stomach acid, bile flow and pancreatic function, for better digestive health. This is also beneficial for diabetes support, as sage can help to lower blood sugar.
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Research has discovered sage can help to reduce the number of triglycerides and harmful LDL cholesterol within the body, and can increase the amount of beneficial HDL cholesterol we have. This is protective against damaging cholesterol levels, as it is the free radicals which trigger cholesterol to cause harm. Sage contains powerful antioxidant compounds that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Supporting healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels Years of research has shown that there are many benefits to sage which are not far from traditional use.ฤก. Throughout history, the high esteem of sage has not faded.
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Arab physicians believed sage promoted immortality and increased mental acumen Native Americans used it for fertility and skin conditions Chinese valued it as a stimulating tonic for both the nervous and digestive systems Egyptians used it to promote fertility Romans considered sage a sacred herb especially beneficial for the digestive system and the French drank it often as a tea. Used in both cooking and in medicine, the many healing properties of sage have been used for several thousands of years. Native to sun-soaked countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, sage has one of the richest histories of any herb.