Drinking sage tea is a great way to help your body. It acts like a natural internal antiseptic and brain tonic for your throat, lungs, and nerves. This “earthy and aromatic” habit works well because the rosmarinic acid and essential oils in the sage help kill bacteria and stop the “heavy” and “scratchy” feeling of a sore throat. It is an easy and cheap way to fix seasonal chills and keep your mental focus feeling fast and sharp. It makes your whole body feel warm and protected right away.
Instead of buying expensive store throat lozenges or chemical-heavy brain supplements, this simple garden herb helps your wellness stay natural. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much more alert your mind feels!
11 Surprising Benefits of Sage
- Stop Sore Throats: The natural tannins act like a tiny internal liquid bandage, taking away the “stinging” and “raw” look of your throat.
- Boost Brain Memory: The high antioxidants act like a tiny natural brain booster to wash out the “foggy” and “distracted” feeling of a busy day.
- Reduce Night Sweats: The compounds help the temperature stay steady and keeps the “hot” and “damp” look away from your skin.
- Heal Mouth Sores: The antiseptic oils act like a tiny natural mouth-cleaner to wash out the “painful” and “red” feeling of ulcers.
- Improve Digestion: The bitter compounds help the gut stay moving and makes the “tight” and “bloated” look after dinner vanish.
- Control Blood Sugar: The minerals help the system stay steady and keeps the “shaky” and “hungry” feeling of energy drops away.
- Calm Nerve Anxiety: The relaxing aroma helps the brain stay quiet and wash out the “restless” and “busy” feeling of a tired mind.
- Lower Bad Cholesterol: The high fiber and plant sterols help the vessels stay open and keep the “thick” and “sluggish” feeling of fats away.
- Support Bone Strength: The vitamin K acts like a tiny natural frame-builder to makes the “weak” and “brittle” feeling of joints go away.
- Clear Lung Mucus: The warming vapors help the chest stay open and wash out the “stagnant” and “clogged” look of a cough.
- Promote Healthy Skin: The cleansing effect helps the blood stay pure and keeps the “bumpy” and “oily” look away from your face.
How to Prepare the 10-Minute Sage Tonic
This is the best way to get the herbal power to work fast in your system.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of fresh sage leaves
- 2 cups of filtered water
- 1 small slice of fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey
Instructions:
- Chop: Use a sharp knife to cut the sage leaves and release the aromatic oils.
- Boil: Put the filtered water in a small pot and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Simmer: Add the sage leaves to the hot water and let them cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Steep: Take the pot off the stove and let the liquid sit for 5 minutes to help the nutrients stay active.
- Strain: Pour the liquid through a fine cloth into a glass to remove the solid leaves.
- Mix: Add the lemon slice and the raw honey to make the tonic taste very fresh and sweet.
- Drink: Sip one warm glass of the tonic slowly every evening 1 hour before bed.
- Repeat: Drink this every day for one week to see the change in your focus.
- Result: Your throat will feel very smooth and your memory will be very sharp.
Three Simple Tips
- Fresh Leaves: Use velvet-green, fresh sage instead of old dry powder to get the best results for the highest amount of antiseptic oils.
- Gargle First: If your throat is very sore, gargle the warm liquid for 2 minutes before swallowing to see the best results for a very fast-numbing-looking effect.
- Store Dried: If you have extra leaves, hang them upside down in a dark room to make your herb supply stay in a very potent and ready-to-use-looking state.
One Last Tip
You will know the Sage and Honey Secret is working when your “mind stays clear” and your “breath feels light!” It is a great way to look after your health with a simple item from the garden and the kitchen.
