Discover 10 tips to get more sage power!

• Make a sage gargle for sore throats

Prepare a strong decoction from about two teaspoons of dried sage leaves with hot water and let it steep well. Gargle several times a day with the finished tea to gently soothe throat inflammations and irritation.

• Drink sage tea to regulate sweating

For several weeks, drink up to three cups of sage tea a day. Its tannins help regulate sweat production and can relieve complaints such as stress, hot flashes or nervousness.

• Help regulate hormonal symptoms with regular sage intake

Consume sage tea or sage preparations regularly for several weeks so the plant constituents can help balance the hormonal system. This is particularly useful for common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.

• Chew fresh sage leaves for natural oral hygiene

After meals, chew one or two leaves. The antibacterial effect supports dental protection, strengthens the gums and leaves a pleasant breath.

• Homemade cough syrup with sage and lemon

Boil water with sugar, add fresh sage leaves and lemon slices, and let the mixture steep overnight. Warm the strained syrup before taking it – it soothes irritated airways and eases coughing.

• Use sage tea as a skin treatment for acne and oily skin

For problem skin, use cooled sage decoction as a compress or facial toner. The astringent plant substances visibly refine skin texture, help reduce inflammation and regulate sebum production.

• Hair care with a sage and black tea rinse to refresh colour

Prepare an infusion of dried sage leaves and black tea and use it as a rinse to refresh natural hair colour and gently disguise grey strands.

• Aromatherapy with sage oil for more focus and calm

Add a few drops of essential sage oil to a diffuser or to a cream to stabilise your mind and mood. Especially in busy times, this application can be calming and clarifying.

• Bake sage crackers as a digestible snack

Mix flour, cooked millet, dried sage, basil, yoghurt, egg and oil into a dough, roll it thin and bake small crackers. This serving idea works well as an appetiser or a snack between meals.

• Crispy sage leaves as a delicate side or snack

Fry selected fresh sage leaves in hot oil, season them with a little salt and optionally with paprika – you’ll have tasty, crispy bites and an unusual side-dish idea.