Meadow sage contains a whole range of ingredients that are helpful for various ailments. However, the wild form of sage is less effective than common sage, which is grown as a cultivated plant in the garden. Interesting facts about the use of meadow sage.
What is meadow sage used for?
The use of meadow sage includes its use for heavy sweating, inflammation of the skin and gums, digestive problems, menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms and insect bites. When used as a tea, its ingredients have an antibacterial and astringent effect.
Use of meadow sage for inflammation and hot flashes
Meadow sage contains essential oils, tannic acid, bitter substances, flavonoids and plant estrogens. The ingredients have an antibacterial and astringent effect. The plant is used for:
- Heavy sweating
- Inflammation of skin and gums
- Digestive problems
- Menstrual problems
- Menopausal symptoms
- Insect bites
Which plant parts are collected and processed?
Only the leaves of the meadow sage are collected and processed. They can be picked throughout the flowering period. Leaves that are not used immediately should be dried immediately so that the essential oils are largely retained.
Meadow sage is primarily used as a tea. To do this, pour boiling water over a tablespoon of fresh or a teaspoon of dried leaves. The tea should steep for seven to ten minutes and is then poured.
For internal use, meadow sage tea is drunk as warm as possible. Cold tea is used for external use, for example as a bath additive.
Collect meadow sage only in safe places
Meadow sage is very common in nature. It is not protected, so you can collect leaves without worry.
The wild plant prefers very sunny, dry locations. Meadow sage can be found in meadows, on field edges and even on rubble heaps. However, the plant should only be collected where there is no risk of spraying or frequent dog visits. Meadow sage that grows directly on roadsides is not suitable for use as a natural remedy.
If you want to be absolutely sure that you harvest uncontaminated meadow sage, simply sow it in the garden. The plant is undemanding and needs little care. Only a sunny location and a soil without waterlogging are prerequisites for he althy growth.
Meadow sage as a cut flower
Meadow sage also looks good in a vase. Cut the stems when the flowers have not yet fully bloomed.
Tip
Meadow sage is common in the wild. But it can also be easily maintained in natural gardens. The blue-violet flowers attract bumblebees and butterflies for many weeks.
