5 Wonderful Uses Of Sage Oil That You Should Know

Sage has been known since ancient times as the woman’s plant.

Its uses are multiple and it is very common to take advantage of its benefits in infusion or even in relaxing baths to treat stress.

What may not be so well known to you is its essential oil. To this day, we can find it in specialized stores, in herbalists and even in parapharmacies.

However, and here comes the curious fact, despite not being well known to us, large industries make use of it in perfumes, colognes, soaps and lotions.

In the pharmaceutical industry, its active ingredients are also used to treat menstrual cramps and even to prepare mild treatments against insomnia.

Within natural medicine, sage oil is undoubtedly one of the most appreciated. For this reason we want to share with you its virtues and its great therapeutic wonders.

1. Sage oil to reduce pain

Sage oil acts as a great muscle relaxant. Its anti-inflammatory properties are very similar to those of rosemary oil.

Hence, it is common to use it to treat joint ailments, for overloads and to relieve pain associated with menstruation.

In addition, sage oil has relaxing virtues to soothe headaches, cramps and that muscle tension in the belly and lower back so common in PMS.

How to use sage oil to reduce pain

What I need

• Sage essential oil
• A hot water bottle

How i do it

• It is as simple as performing a relaxing massage in those areas where the pain is concentrated.
• The easiest thing is to apply a few drops on the belly and do a circular massage for 10-15 minutes.
• Afterwards, applying a sachet of hot water will be of great help.

2. To take care of the health of our skin and reduce acne

Sage oil regulates the pH of the skin, takes care of its tone, its elasticity and treats any inflammation.

• It is also very suitable to treat dermatitis and even to reduce the impact of acne or the classic pimples.

Next, we explain how we can make use of this interesting property.

What I need

• 3 drops of sage oil
• 10 tablespoons of distilled water (50 ml)
• A cotton pad

How i do it

We will perform our facial treatment every night. To do this, we will start by combining those 3 drops of sage oil with 10 tablespoons of distilled water.

• Next, you just have to moisten the cotton pad and do a circular massage on your face.

• Allow your epidermis to absorb the treatment well, and then go to sleep normally.
• The next day you will enjoy glowing and healthy skin.

3. Sage oil for dandruff treatment

This essential oil contains diterpene, slareol and caryophyllene , compounds with great antimicrobial properties, very suitable for treating dandruff with great effectiveness.

How to use sage oil to treat dandruff

What I need

• 4 drops of sage essential oil

How i do it

It will be very useful to perform this treatment twice a week.

• We will start by moistening the hair with warm water, never hot.
• Once you have it wet, apply those four drops of sage essential oil on your hands and then massage your scalp deeply.

• It is important that it is well impregnated. Let it work for 10 minutes, then wash normally.

4. Sage oil to calm stress and anxiety

The use of sage oil to treat stress and anxiety is a classic. However, we speak, of course, of “natural medicine”.

It is a very positive type of complementary therapy  that will help us relax. We will take advantage of its sedative and relaxing properties in the following way.

What I need

• A diffuser or burner
• Sage oil

How i do it

• We will use aromatherapy. To do this, nothing better than applying a few drops of sage oil in a diffuser to decorate our room.
• We can also use an appropriate burner for this practice.

• Rest comfortably on a sofa or on the bed and spend an hour of peace and quiet.

5. Treatment for tired eyes

Another curious aspect of this oil refers to the traditional use that the Greeks and Romans gave it.

This plant is native to the Mediterranean area, where it was also called the “light eyes” plant, as a reference to its virtues to treat tired eyes or eye inflammation.

It is very useful in those days when we spend long hours in front of a computer screen, when we feel itching, blurred vision and eye fatigue.

Sage oil can help you find great relief. We explain how.

What I need

• A cloth
• 6 drops of sage oil
• 10 tablespoons of distilled water (50 ml)

How i do it

• The first thing we will do is heat the water a little.
• Next, we will moisten the cloth with this warm water.
• Then, drop the 6 drops of sage oil on the cloth.
• To finish, you just have to apply this damp cloth to your closed eyes.

You will notice immediate relief.

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