Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 We birthworkers also recommend sage for drying up milk when weaning little ones from the breast. Kristina SageSage is an aromatic evergreen with gray-green textured leaves, and mauve blue flowers in summer.Uses: Sage leaf has a strong taste that increases when dried. Used sparingly to flavor and aid digestion of fatty meats. It is popular in poultry stuffing and combines well with strongly flavored foods. The flowers are tossed in salads and are brewed for a light balsamic tea, while the leaf tea is an antiseptic nerve and blood tonic. A steam of sage tea will assist in clearing congested sinuses. Sage contains hormone precursors that help irregular menstruation and menopause symptoms. Avoid large doses during pregnancy. Contains calcium, magnesuim potassium, zinc, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and thiamine.Antiperspirant: Sage cuts perspiration by as much as 50% with the maximum effect occuring 2 hours after ingesting.Wound Treatment: Sage is active against some infection causing bacteria.You may wish to try sprinkling powdered herb on a cut or scrape.Preservative: Acts as a preservative because of its powerful antioxidants, which slow spoilage. Pack some along on the next backpacking trip!Digestive Aid: Antispasmodic action helps soothe the muscle lining of the digestive tract.Diabetes: A German studies shows reduced blood sugar levels so may be an aid to those with diabetes. Consult your doctor.Sore Throat: Sage contains astingent tannins which will help to heal canker sores, bleeding gums and sore throat.Women's Health: Sage acts to stimulate the uterus thus can be helpful topromote menstruation.Dosage: Use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of dried herb to 1 cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes and drink up to 3 cups per day. Use this mix as a mouthwash for sores in the mouth. For inhaling to help clear sinuses a stronger tea can be used.http://www.taoherbfarm.com/herbs/herbs/sage.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I always have far more sage than I can think of what to do with, but here's a recipe I love from www.3fatchicks.com which is highly sagey & I think yummy! (Not sure if this will appear correctly in the group message, but here goes:) Broiled Sage Chicken 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage2 Tbsp. chopped shallot2 Tbsp. lowfat sour cream2 Tbsp. lemon juice2 tsp. dijon mustard1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves Mix all ingredients in a large glass or plastic dish. Turn chicken to coat well; cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Set oven to broil. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray and place chicken in pan. Broil with tops 5 to 7 inches from heat for 5 minutes, then turn chicken over. Broil about 5 more minutes or until juices run clear. Nutrition Information per Serving: calories total fat sat fat protein fiber sodium carbs ww points 150 4 3 26 0 270 2 3 Many low fat recipes are high in carbs and may not be suitable for a low carb diet. For low carb recipes, click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 Hello Everyone, I have a question about sage. A good friend told me that she has never tried sage and is afraid to now that she knows she is HIGHLY allergic to sagebrush. She found out about the sagebrush after rubbing it onto her skin during a camping trip (the scent enchanted her). So, is it the same plant? Could she safely try a bit of sage in her cooking or would it be an invitation to disaster? Thanks in Advance, Marvel TreeHuggerz.com is your online source for ecofriendly living tips and secondhand items. Good People. Great Causes. Get Connected on Care2 Connect: http://www.care2.com/go/z/C2Connect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 hmm...interesting. I will post a picture of sagebrush in the photos section, so you can compare. I do believe that sagebrush and sage are 2 different things. You can see in the picture, sagebrush is more of a tree or shrub type of plant. Sage is a herb, so it doesn't look like a tree. anywhoo, see for yourself in the photos section, along with a pic of me and my hubby at a willie nelson concert! , " Marvel Selke " <marvels1@w...> wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I have a question about sage. A good friend told me that she has > never tried sage and is afraid to now that she knows she is HIGHLY > allergic to sagebrush. She found out about the sagebrush after > rubbing it onto her skin during a camping trip (the scent enchanted > her). So, is it the same plant? Could she safely try a bit of sage in > her cooking or would it be an invitation to disaster? > > Thanks in Advance, > Marvel > > > TreeHuggerz.com is your online source for ecofriendly living tips and secondhand items. > Good People. Great Causes. Get Connected on Care2 Connect: > http://www.care2.com/go/z/C2Connect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hi, My first line of defense for her would be to obtain a regular variet sage herb plant from Lowes or a nursery. She should take two nice sized leaves from this herb plant, ( actually until an allergic condition is or is not established someone else should do this for her) take the two leaves of a nice size, crush them well in between the backs of two spoons to get the EO's really moving. Have her to place a fingertip dip (just dab the finger once into the crushes kixture off the back of the top spoon) place this on the inside of her arm close the the inner bend of the elbow. She should wait at least 24 hours. Should she get a reaction of any sort in this area, she should avoid any and all sage anything :0) If not, I recommend after that test to obtain a bottle of sage rubbed spice from the local grocery, dab her finger only once into the top of the spice mixture and see for 48 hours if any reaction occurs. If so, never touch again, if not, she has a whole wonderful world of sage waiting for her!!! Hope this helps, stillwaters - " Diana " <joseanddiana Monday, August 23, 2004 2:18 PM Re: Sage > hmm...interesting. I will post a picture of sagebrush in the photos > section, so you can compare. I do believe that sagebrush and sage > are 2 different things. You can see in the picture, sagebrush is > more of a tree or shrub type of plant. Sage is a herb, so it doesn't > look like a tree. > anywhoo, see for yourself in the photos section, along with a pic of > me and my hubby at a willie nelson concert! > , " Marvel Selke " > <marvels1@w...> wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > > > I have a question about sage. A good friend told me that she has > > never tried sage and is afraid to now that she knows she is HIGHLY > > allergic to sagebrush. She found out about the sagebrush after > > rubbing it onto her skin during a camping trip (the scent > enchanted > > her). So, is it the same plant? Could she safely try a bit of sage > in > > her cooking or would it be an invitation to disaster? > > > > Thanks in Advance, > > Marvel > > > > > > TreeHuggerz.com is your online source for ecofriendly living tips > and secondhand items. > > Good People. Great Causes. Get Connected on Care2 Connect: > > http://www.care2.com/go/z/C2Connect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 " Marvel Selke " wrote: A good friend told me that she has > never tried sage and is afraid to now that she knows she is HIGHLY > allergic to sagebrush. I don't know anything about allergies, but... Sagebrush is the common name for plant(s) in the genus Artemisia, closely related to wormwood, Sweet Annie, etc, and known to cause allergies, both from contact and from the pollen. Sagebrush is in the Aster family. The sage commonly used in cooking is in the genus Salvia, in the Mint family of plants. So they are not related...but caution is a good thing Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Thanks to everyone who responded! I just messaged her your tips and information to help her find out if she's allergic. Just from the photos Diana posted, you can see that they are different plants. I've told her to check the Everything Natural group out. She would really enjoy it here, I know I do. :-) Peace, Marvel , " Renee Nation " <rnation@r...> wrote: > " Marvel Selke " wrote: A good friend told me that she has > > never tried sage and is afraid to now that she knows she is HIGHLY > > allergic to sagebrush. > > I don't know anything about allergies, but... > Sagebrush is the common name for plant(s) in the genus Artemisia, > closely related to wormwood, Sweet Annie, etc, and known to cause > allergies, both from contact and from the pollen. Sagebrush is in > the Aster family. > The sage commonly used in cooking is in the genus Salvia, in the > Mint family of plants. So they are not related...but caution is a > good thing > Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Hi, everyone Greetings. Caster oil is popular in this group. Does anyone know solutions and/or methods using sage for detoxification ? Thank you. Sincerely, Masako P.S. It's a good news to hear the suspect admits killing JonBenet Ramsey. ( he was in Thai. ) I hope all other pedophilers get caught all over the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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