The rich tannin content within sage gives the leaves, and especially the essential oil extracted from them, strong antiseptic and balsamic properties, making it useful for treating respiratory ailments such as coughs, sore throats, and bronchitis, as well as inflammation of the gums and oral cavity. Its primary effects include disinfecting the respiratory tract and thinning mucus, so much so that it is often prescribed as a treatment to decongest the airways, alleviating symptoms such as colds and sore throats, both as an essential oil and as a decoction and infusion.
5. Supports Dental Health
Sage is a great ally for dental health and oral hygiene: not only is it useful as a teeth whitener and breath purifier, but it is also very useful for treating gingivitis, canker sores and other mouth inflammations thanks to the disinfectant and antihemorrhagic action of tannins.
6. It Has a Hypoglycemic Action
Sage can help lower blood sugar levels, especially in cases of mild diabetes: the presence of compounds such as glucokinins, polyphenols and flavonoids in sage helps reduce blood glucose levels and improve the lipid profile.
7. Fights Insomnia
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