Although Western medicine has not yet formalized its validity, in traditional Chinese medicine, red sage is well known and has been used for over 1000 years for its therapeutic properties.
and alcohols, called tanshioni and tashinoli.
How it is consumed
The roots of red sage can be consumed in different forms. The most common are extracts, capsules, tablets. Perfect even after being dried. In this latest version they are excellent as a base for tea or herbal teas. Just add a tablespoon to the boiling water and leave the mixture to infuse for 10 minutes.
But be careful because their taste is a little bitter and for some it could be too intense. To mitigate it, you can add a little sugar or honey to the mixture, without affecting its beneficial action.
Recommended doses and contraindications
There is no standard recommended dose for the consumption of red sage nor do there appear to be any particular contraindications.
However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you suffer from any medical condition, it is advisable to seek the advice of your doctor before starting to consume this herb regularly.
Better to avoid it even if you do physical activity as it seems that the use of this plant can reduce the muscle growth given by the exercise.
. However, various animal tests and cell models suggest good prospects.
According to many of them, in fact, the use of red sage, alone or combined with other herbs, would help patients in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Studies suggest that it is primarily capable of improving coronary blood flow, reducing the risk of heart attack and counteracting angina.
Furthermore, it appears to also stimulate better blood circulation.
Not only. Another study would have evaluated its antihypertensive effect on some patients, who were divided into two groups on observation. One was given 1g of Danshen compound, the other placebo, twice a day. for 12 weeks. In the end, those who showed improvement and reduction in heart rate were in the first group in 45% of cases, compared with 38% for placebo.
Still in the field of cardiology, red sage seems to be successful also for the treatment of coronary diseases.
Diabetes and resulting disorders
Several studies suggest that red sage may help protect against certain problems associated with diabetes, such as diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that occurs when high blood sugar begins to damage blood vessels in the retina.
Also, this herb would delay vision loss.
Liver health
An international study performed only on mice so far seems to show that, especially if taken in pill form, red sage would be effective in liver regeneration.
Osteoporosis
Pink sage would also counteract the onset and worsening of osteoporosis, thanks to some of its components which, through specific processes, would favor bone resorption and formation.
Neuroprotective and antioxidant effects
According to medical research conducted on animals, undergoing acute treatment with herbal extracts containing red sage and cocoa would generate neuro-protective effects against strokes.
During the research phase, in fact, when the animals affected by stroke were administered doses of these two elements, a significant reduction in the death of ischemic cells and a better performance in normal motor and neurological activities was recorded.
In addition, a specific research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food would have shown that red sage has an "antioxidant action.
Other benefits
The positive effects of red sage would not end there but would also include:
- reduction of inflammation,
- improved digestion,
- cholesterol reduction,
- improvement in the level of concentration and function of the brain,
- relieving hot flashes,
- improvement of asthma and bronchitis symptoms.
