Herbs and plantsCommon sage — for the throat, sweating and digestion according to herbalists and the European Medicines Agency?
Henryk Różański says that the constituents of sage reduce sweating, and that an infusion or decoction can be used to rinse the throat and mouth.
- The European Medicines Agency lists the traditional use of sage for mild indigestion, excessive sweating, and inflammation of the mouth or throat.
- For throat complaints, the EMA recommends rinsing or gargling with diluted extract or tincture; if symptoms last longer than one week, it recommends consulting a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
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Europejska Agencja Leków (EMA)
The EMA lists the traditional use of sage for mild indigestion, excessive sweating, and inflammation of the mouth or throat.
„Therapeutic indications Well-established use
Traditional use Indication 1) Traditional herbal medicinal product for relief of mild dyspeptic complaints such as heartburn and bloating. Indication 2) Traditional herbal medicinal product for relief of excessive sweating. Indication 3) Traditional herbal medicinal product for relief of inflammations in the mouth or the throat.”Therapeutic indications Well-established use
Traditional use Indication 1) Traditional herbal medicinal product for relief of mild dyspeptic complaints such as heartburn and bloating. Indication 2) Traditional herbal medicinal product for relief of excessive sweating. Indication 3) Traditional herbal medicinal product for relief of inflammations in the mouth or the throat.
Europejska Agencja Leków (EMA)
The EMA notes that these indications are based exclusively on long-standing use.
„The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in specified indications exclusively based upon long-standing use.
4.2. Posology and method of administration3 Well-established use
Traditional use Posology Adults and elderly Indication 1) a) Comminuted herbal substance Herbal tea: 1-2 g of the comminuted herbal substance in 150 ml boiling water as herbal”The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in specified indications exclusively based upon long-standing use.
4.2. Posology and method of administration3 Well-established use
Traditional use Posology Adults and elderly Indication 1) a) Comminuted herbal substance Herbal tea: 1-2 g of the comminuted herbal substance in 150 ml boiling water as herbal
Europejska Agencja Leków (EMA)
For the indication relating to the mouth or throat, the EMA recommends rinsing or gargling with diluted extract or tincture.
„Traditional use f) Liquid extract (DER 1:4-6) 0.65 ml in 150 ml water for rinse or gargle 3 times daily. g) Tincture 5-10 ml in a glass of water for rinse or gargle several times daily. Undiluted tincture is applied locally on the affected regions once daily.”Traditional use f) Liquid extract (DER 1:4-6) 0.65 ml in 150 ml water for rinse or gargle 3 times daily. g) Tincture 5-10 ml in a glass of water for rinse or gargle several times daily. Undiluted tincture is applied locally on the affected regions once daily.
Europejska Agencja Leków (EMA)
For throat symptoms that persist for more than one week, the EMA recommends consulting a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
„Indication 3) If the symptoms persist longer than 1 week during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted. Indication 4) If the symptoms persist longer than 2 weeks during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.”Indication 3) If the symptoms persist longer than 1 week during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted. Indication 4) If the symptoms persist longer than 2 weeks during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.
Henryk Różański
The herbalist says that the constituents of sage reduce sweat secretion, and that an infusion or decoction can be used to rinse the throat and mouth.
„The active substances contained in sage reduce the secretion of milk, sweat and sebum. They have an astringent effect on mucous membranes, as well as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antispasmodic effects. Sage is carminative on the one hand, but on the other it inhibits putrefactive and fermentation processes, during which they are formed.”Substancje czynne zawarte w szałwi zmniejszają wydzielanie mleka, potu i łoju. Wywierają działanie ściągające na błony śluzowe, przeciwzapalne, antybakteryjne, przeciwgrzybicze i przeciwskurczowe. Szałwia z jednej strony działa wiatropędnie, z drugiej jednak hamuje procesy gnilne i fermentacyjne, w trakcie których powstają.
Henryk Różański
The herbalist says that oral water-based and water-alcohol extracts relieve symptoms of gastroenteritis and inhibit diarrhoea.
„When taken orally, water-based and water-alcohol extracts effectively treat symptoms of gastroenteritis and inhibit diarrhoea. The phenolic acids in sage have antioxidant properties. Alcohol extracts of sage improve mental well-being. Sage preparations have anti-inflammatory effects.”Wodne i wodno-alkoholowe wyciągi podane doustnie skutecznie leczą objawy nieżytu żołądka i jelit, hamują biegunkę. Fenolokwasy zawarte w szałwii maja właściwości antyoksydacyjne. Wyciągi alkoholowe z szałwii poprawiają samopoczucie psychiczne. Preparaty szałwiowe działają przeciwzapalnie.
Henryk Różański
The herbalist recommends drinking the infusion twice a day for excessive sweating, and four times a day for inflammation of the digestive tract and upper respiratory tract.
„Drink 1 glass twice a day in cases of excessive sweating; 100 ml four times a day for inflammation of the digestive tract and upper respiratory tract. For rinsing, every 2 hours; for compresses and washing. A decoction, that is, an infusion brought to a boil, is used for enemas in inflammation of the terminal section of the large intestine.”Pć 2 razy dziennie po 1 szklance w przypadku nadmiernej potliwości; 4 razy dziennie po 100 ml przy nieżycie przewodu pokarmowego i górnych dróg oddechowych. Do płukania co 2 godziny, do okładów i przemywania. Wywar, czyli zagotowany napar do lewatyw przy zapaleniu końcowego odcinka jelita grubego.
Henryk Różański
The herbalist recommends fresh sage preparations for sore throat and digestive disorders.
„Fresh sage preparations have a stronger antiseptic effect. They work very well for a runny nose, a cold, bronchitis, inflammation of the throat and larynx, flu, and digestive disorders. Before brewing or steeping in vinegar, olive oil or alcohol, tear the sage leaves or whole shoots into pieces or crush them with a pestle.”Świeże przetwory z szławii są silniejsze w działaniu antyseptycznym. Doskonale sprawdzają się przy katarze, przeziębieniu, zapaleniu oskrzeli, gardła, krtani i grypie oraz zaburzeniach trawiennych. Przed zaparzeniem lub wytrawianiem octem, oliwką, alkoholem – poszarpać listki lub całe pędy szałwi na fragmenty lub pognieść tłuczkiem.
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