In Roman times, sage juice was thought to be instrumental in helping women to conceive. During the Middle Ages it was regarded as a kind of sovereign cure that could cure just about anything.
It was thought to be a diuretic, and it was also thought to be instrumental in bringing on the menstrual flow and regulating it as well as easing menstrual cramps. The herb was also thought to expel dead fetuses from the womb. It was regarded as being effective in relieving the symptoms of the menopause, particularly hot flashes. Sage was also thought to slow down the aging process, or even reverse it.
Sage was thought to be effective if it was taken at the first signs of respiratory infection, and it was used as a treatment for catarrh, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma and tonsillitis. It was used as a gargle for throat ulcers and as a mouthwash for bleeding gums.
It was used in the treatment of nervous excitement and other nervous disorders, and it was also thought to be effective in treating some disorders of the stomach. It was used as an aid to digestion and was regarded as a remedy for colic, biliousness and stomach hemorrhages. Dysentery was also treated with it, as was diarrhea.
Liver complaints were treated with sage. It was regarded as a diuretic and was used as a remedy for gout and arthritis.
Externally, sage tea was applied to heal cuts, wounds, sores, burns, ulcers and insect stings. It was used in a compress in the treatment of strains and to ease sore joints.
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