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Sage contains:
Sage is a member of the honeysuckle family, which also includes rosemary, thyme and mint; In addition to vitamins A, B3, B6, B9, E, and K, it is also rich in copper, zinc, iron, calcium, manganese and potassium minerals. Sage also contains small amounts of calories, fat, fiber and protein.

How is it prepared?
To brew a glass of sage, pour boiled water over 2 teaspoons of sage. Wait for 5-6 minutes for brewing. If it is brewed too much, you should be careful not to exceed this time as a bitter taste will occur. You can squeeze a few drops of lemon to flavor the tea.

What are the benefits of sage?

The benefits of sage, a powerful antioxidant, are as follows:
• It contains vitamins K, A, C and E, and minerals such as magnesium and zinc.
• Sage is a powerful source of antioxidants
• It reduces total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol.
• It has antimicrobial properties that help destroy microbes that cause dental plaque.
• Helps heal throat infections, dental abscesses, gum infections and mouth ulcers.
• Helps control menopause symptoms. It is good for hot flashes, excessive sweating, vaginal dryness and irritable mood.
• Compounds in the essence of sage can help improve cognitive abilities such as memory problems, problem solving and reasoning.
• It can suppress the growth and formation of cancer cells.
• Sage has a diuretic effect.
• Sage reduces stress with its calming properties.
• Improves the stomach and digestive system
• It is good for sleep problems.
• It can relieve diarrhea.
• May support bone health.
• In a study conducted on sage, it was observed that cognitive measurements improved in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
It can delay skin aging. Compounds in sage may help fight signs of aging such as wrinkles.
What are the harms of sage?
• Some volatile fatty acids it contains may cause miscarriage.
• It may interact with antidiabetic drugs and cause low blood sugar.
• It may alter the effects of anticonvulsant drugs and some antidepressants used in the treatment of epilepsy.
• Excessive consumption of sage oil may cause fever, palpitations, epileptic seizures and may have toxic effects.
• It may cause negative effects on the nervous system due to excessive consumption.
• It may cause toxic effects on the liver.
One should be careful about sage consumption while using medication, and consult a physician or nutritionist regarding its interaction with the medication used.
Ingredients: Dried sage herb
Sage content: Sage, which is from the honeydew family, which also includes rosemary, thyme and mint; In addition to vitamins A, B3, B6, B9, E, and K, it is also rich in copper, zinc, iron, calcium, manganese and potassium minerals. Sage also contains small amounts of calories, fat, fiber and protein.

Pregnant women and those taking medication should consult a specialist before consuming sage.