Medicinal Uses

Salvia Medicinal Uses

The utilization of Salvia has a long recorded history of beneficial medicinal uses. The following information will outline all of the known medicinal usages.

The following usages apply for Salvia leaf:

  1. When chewed it relieves stomachaches and cramps.
  2. It contains antiseptic qualities that are known to be an effective means at healing sore throats and ulcers.
  3. The application of crushed leaf will relieve most toothaches.
  4. The leaf contains strong toxins, these are known to have been used effectively to treat insect bites, skin, gum, mouth and throat infections, when crushed
  5. Leaves can be used to flavor food, its strong aroma, is an excellent additive to be added while cooking your favorite steak.

The following usages apply for Salvia Extracts:

  1. When smoked Salvia can be an effective treatment against night sweats, excessive lactation, salivation (as in Parkinson's disease), and perspiration.
  2. Users have reported improved moods, and it has been identified in many psychological papers as being a strong contributing factor in fighting depression.
  3. It may relieve or cure menopausal and female sterility problems, depending on the subjects past medical history.