Sage Dosage

There are many common herbs in life. Different herbs have different effects. When choosing these plants, you also need to have a good understanding of all aspects of them, so that you can use them with confidence. So how much sage should be used? Many people don’t know much about this. Sage is a very special herb.

When using sage, you need to understand all aspects of it, so that you can use it with confidence and it will not cause any harm to your health. So how much sage should be used?

Sage Dosage:

[Original form] Sage, an annual herb, 40-60cm tall. The stem is erect and quadrangular. The leaves at the lower part of the stem are bipinnate; petiole 7-9cm long; leaf blade 6-10cm long, 5-9cm wide. The leaves at the upper part of the stem are monopinnate; this petiole is short; the terminal leaflets are lanceolate or rhombic, up to 10cm long, 3.5cm wide, acuminate or caudal at the apex, long cuneate at the base, with obtuse serrations on the margins; the lateral leaflets are ovate-lanceolate and nearly sessile. The inflorescence is in whorls, with 2-6 flowers in each whorl, forming an elongated raceme or racemose panicle; bracts and bracteoles are lanceolate; pedicels are short and pubescent; calyx is tubular and two-lipped; corolla is light red, light purple, light blue to light white, the crown tube is tubular, the crown brim is two-lipped, the upper lip is elliptic, the lower lip is 3-lobed, the middle lobe is larger and inverted, with round teeth on the edges; there are 2 developed stamens, 3 outside, and short filaments; the style is protruding, and the tip is unequally fissured. The nutlets are oval, brown and smooth. Flowering period is from June to September.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Grown on mountain slopes, roadsides, grasses, watersides and under the shade of trees.

Resource distribution: Distributed in Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

【Chemical composition】The whole plant contains β-sitosterol, β-sitosterol glucoside, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, 2α-hydroxyursolic acid, tormentic acid, caffeic acid, maslinic acid, and ethyl β-D-galactopyranoside.

【Nature and flavor】Bitter; pungent; neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation; detoxifies and reduces swelling. It is mainly used to treat jaundice; red and white diarrhea; diarrhea caused by damp heat; irregular menstruation; dysmenorrhea; sores, furunculosis, and trauma.

【Usage and Dosage】Oral administration: decoction, 15-30g.

The above is a detailed introduction to the dosage of sage. The amount used is not large, and you need to master some skills when using it, so that there will be no harm to your health when using it. This type of medicine is also the best choice for women, and it is very effective in regulating women's menstruation.