The sage tincture is prepared from the leaves of the plant Salvia officinalisSage belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is known for its powerful antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is traditionally used to treat a range of conditions, including respiratory and digestive tract infections, as well as to improve oral hygiene.
Chemical Composition
Sage tincture contains a number of active compounds that give it its medicinal properties:
- Essential Oils: The main components of sage are essential oils, such as:
- Thuyoni
- Cineol
- Camphor
- Pine tree
- Flavonoids: Antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress:
- Apigenin
- Luteolin
- Phenolic acids: With antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties:
- Rosmarinic acid
- Caffeic acid
- Tannins: Ingredients with astringent properties that help treat inflammation and bleeding.
Pharmacological Properties
- Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Action: Sage contains powerful essential oils, such as thujone and cineole, which have antibacterial properties and are effective against respiratory and digestive system infections.
- Anti-inflammatory Action: Rosmarinic acid and tannins help reduce inflammation, making it useful for treating inflammation of the oral cavity and throat, such as gingivitis and pharyngitis.
- Antioxidant Action: Flavonoids and phenolic acids protect cells from oxidation and oxidative stress, strengthening the body's defenses.
- Astringent Action: Tannins help to tighten tissues and reduce bleeding and inflammation. This action is beneficial for oral and gum hygiene.
- Antiperspirant Action: Sage reduces excessive sweating and is used to treat night sweats and hyperhidrosis.
- Estrogenic Action: Sage contains compounds that have mild estrogenic effects, which makes it useful for relieving menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes.
Indications
- Respiratory Infections: Sage tincture is used to treat inflammation and infections of the upper respiratory system, such as pharyngitis, bronchitis and colds.
- Oral Hygiene: It is used to soothe inflammation of the mouth and gums, such as gingivitis, periodontitis and sore throat.
- Digestive System Disorders: It is used to relieve gastrointestinal disorders, such as indigestion, flatulence and colic.
- Treating Hyperhidrosis: Used to reduce excessive sweating, especially night sweats during menopause.
- Menopause Symptoms: Sage can relieve hot flashes and sweats associated with menopause.
Dosage
15-30 drops, dissolved in a little water or decoction, 1-2 times a day.
Precautions
- Overdose: Long-term use in high doses may cause toxicity, due to its thujone content.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: The use of sage should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to the possibility of causing uterine contractions.
- People with epilepsy: Thujone in high doses can be neurotoxic and worsen epilepsy.
The sage tincture is a powerful natural medicinal preparation, which is used to treat infections, inflammations, digestive disorders and excessive sweating. Thanks to its rich essential oils and antioxidant properties, it is an excellent choice for the natural support of oral and respiratory health.
Returns Policy & Changes
Free shipping for all changes and returns until 14 calendar days after delivery. OR change of an object has never been easier with the new Stock Credit service by Avgerinos.
Necessary conditions are the presentation of the receipt/invoice inside the package and the condition of the products. The products must be like new and not opened or used. There are specific products that cannot be returned for health reasons. After we receive and check your return package, we will issue the corresponding Voucher/Gift Card with the same amount of money which you can use on our site.
In case the your products must be withdrawn fully we publish your refund using the same payment method you used was used for the original purchase.
The return costs are free of charge, excluding any additional costs incurred are due to your choice of delivery method used other than the cheapest standard delivery method that we we offer.
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Address where they are carried out The returns are as follows: 138 Vasileos Konstantinou, Koropi 19400, T +30 210 6623565
Time & Hours Delivery
Delivery Time: (you calculate the start date as the shipping date, not the order date, and only business days are taken into account).
- Land destinations: 1-2 business days
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