SAGE supports your body in so many ways that it simply helps you feel better. It improves the functions of your immune system (to protect you), your circulatory system (for a healthier heart), your digestive system (even aiding in weight loss), and it is balancing for your emotional wellbeing (even in menopause). It feeds you lots of vitamins and nutrients, and even strengthens your bones over time. It aids your memory, reduces the signs of aging, and protects your body (even your teeth) from decay. Full of Nutrients: Sage packs a healthy dose of Vitamin A, C, B-family, K, and E, copper, fiber, calcium, iron and magnesium. What’s more, the National Institutes of Health tell us this aromatic spice houses caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid, ellagic acid and rutin — all of which play a role in its beneficial health effects. Vitamin K: Just one teaspoon of sage packs 10% of your daily vitamin K needs. This helps your body make proteins that are needed for blood clotting and building (and keeping) healthy bones. According to the US National Library of Medicine, vitamin K is an anticalcification, anticancer, bone-forming and insulin-sensitising molecule. You can also drink Red Clover Tea for healthy bones. Cellular Protection / Antiaging: Furthermore, sage contains over 160 distinct polyphenols, which are plant based chemical compounds that act as antioxidants in your body. These fortify your body's defenses, neutralizing potentially harmful free radicals from cellular damage. Drinking sage can keep your cells healthier, which naturally reduces your risk of chronic diseases as well as slows down the signs of aging. Antifungal, Antibacterial, and Oral Health: Do you know that oral products containing sage have also been shown to kill and halt the spread of candida albicans, a fungus that may also cause cavities. This is why sage is part of Alywillow's oral care products. Menopause, Memory, and Brain Health: It has generally accepted information that sage improves memory and help you think clearer. Now, research believes this is because sage can halt the breakdown of the chemical messenger acetylcholine (ACH), which has a role in memory. The National Institutes of Health also tell us that sage has estrogen-like properties, allowing them to bind to certain receptors in your brain to help improve memory and treat hot flashes and excessive sweating. A little sage everyday can help reduce the number and intensity of hot flashes. Circulatory Support for a Healthier Heart: Studies show consuming Sage Tea twice a day has lowered “bad” LDL cholesterol and while raising “good” HDL cholesterol after just two weeks. It helps your blood clot properly, and it helps support many of the organs of the circulatory system. It even helps balance blood sugar levels. When the Circulatory System is healthy, your body enjoys more energy and an overall better feeling. Digestive Support: This herb is known to enhance your digestion system which reduces stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating and heartburn, helping make digestion smoother and more efficient. Enjoy 1-3 cups a day to help during weight loss. DETAILS: Official Name: Salvia officianalis Quality: Alywillow teas are certified organic and kosher. One Bag Contains:Approximately 48 tsp of loose tea to make 48 cups of tea. More Sage: Do you know you can get many of these benefits when you wash and moisturize with our SAGEROW Products? USAGE: Directions for Tea: Pour 1 cup of very hot water, but not boiling water, over 1 tsp herb. Let it steep (soak) for only 3-5 minutes and strain well. No sweetener necessary, but use local honey, maple syrup, birch sugar, or other natural sweetener, if desired. Hot or Cold: Drink hot or cold. All herbal teas can be cooled in the refrigerator and enjoyed later. Many times, this makes them more palatable and can help reduce the body temperature. Usage Recommendation: This tea can be consumed every day, but Heathline suggests that you should limit your consumption to 3-6 cups a day, as too much sage can irritate your stomach and to ensure you don't consume too much thujone. More than just Tea: Grind it for a rub on meats, to season roasted vegetables, or combine it with mashed potatoes or squash for a more earthy flavor. Crush it to garnish soups, mix into stuffing, blend it with butter (for sage butter), spice up your tomato sauces, and add it to your omelet or scrambled eggs. Awareness: Ask our team: Wondering what is best for you? Just ask us! Side Effects: Sage contains a compound called thujune. This has shown to be toxic to animals, but it is difficult for people to consume too much sage through ingesting the herb or tea (or through dermal absorption). However, it is not wise to consume sage essential oil as the concentrations of thujune are too great in these concentrated forms.Avoid: Those with existing liver and kidney conditions and pregnant or nursing should not consume this tea as it contains thujone. Avoid your eyes: If it gets into your eyes, flush with water or full fat milk (for oil based products, including essential oils). External use only. Do not consume. Healthy Life: Our products offer many great benefits, yet they are not enough to restore your health and joy by themselves. Read 10 Steps to Healthy Skin to learn how your health and happiness are affected by your life choices. Shifting colors, scents, and textures: Our products are made from plants and plants vary from one harvest to the next. This may cause a variation in color, scent, or texture in our products. It is completely normal and expected from Truly Natural Products. Cruelty-free and Dog Friendly: We create over 150 VEGAN products from plants and minerals. They are 100% natural and contain no synthetic chemicals. We don’t test them on animals, but you can review our Dog and Pet information to understand more how your pets can benefit from using Alywillow products. Pregnant & Nursing women: Avoid this product. Many Alywillow products are safer than anything you can find on the market, however, some plants should not be used during this time. Please refer to our Pregnant and Nursing page for more information. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube for more information and skincare tips. Coupons: Sign up at the bottom of this page to receive our monthly newsletter for updates & coupons. Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and therefore should not be taken as medical advice. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions. If you are in doubt, always consult your doctor. 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