Sage oil is extracted from the leaves of the sage plant using the steam distillation process. This oil is very popular in the cosmetics industry. It is one of the ingredients in beauty products which are effective in beauty treatment. It has antiseptic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antibacterial, disinfectant, antioxidant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, digestive, depurative, expectorant, and stimulant properties.
About Sage: Salvia Officinalis is the botanical name of the sage plant. It is a silvery green plant that is native in southern Europe, and recently it can be found in North America. This plant usually grows up to 2 feet high.
Sage oil: The oil is obtained from the dried leaves of the sage plant. This oil has a sharp, herbal scent. This oil can be used together with essential oils including lavender, lemon, rosemary, and bergamot.
Uses of Sage oil:
Medicinal Purpose:
1. Sage oil is very effective treatment for skin. This oil is well-known for is being It has an anti-oxidant which is helpful for ageing skin tissues and other symptoms of aging like wrinkles, memory loss, nervous disorder, reduction of vision, hearing capabilities and malfunctioning of the brain. It also effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
2. The oil has ant-spasmodic property that helps to reduce tension and muscle spasms.
3. This oil is beneficial for digestive problems. It helps with indigestion.
4. Anti-inflammatory: It is good for skin inflammations and the inflammations caused by fever. It also helps with inflammation in the intestines, excretory tracts and stomach.
5. The oil has a relaxant effect that is suitable in treating dizziness, and nervousness.
6. This oil acts as a disinfectant that protects from bacteria. It has also antiseptic property which is good for ulcers, wounds, and sores.
Culinary Use:
Sage oil can be used in cooking as well. It can be added to soups as dishes herb. It also serves as additive that increase flavor in the dishes.