Sageleaf
ABOUT
Since ancient times Sage leaf has been a key ingredient in developing Ayurvedic and herbal cures. It comes with a bountiful of benefits that makes it more than an ornamental plant in the garden. Commonly known as Sage, it is rich in vitamins A, Bl, B6, C and K. It also is a great source of minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, zinc, thiamine to name a few. The aroma and rich earthy flavour of Sage makes it a great choice for flavouring exotic dishes, but it is renowned for its healing and medicinal properties.
BENEFITS
Helpful in treating Alzheimer's
The antioxidants in Sage leaf helps to control the chemical imbalances in the brain and improve its functioning. Taking extracts of two different sage species, common sage and Spanish sage, for 4 months improves learning, memory and information processing in people. It's also helpful in treating ailments like Alzheimer's.
Controls diabetes
Sage leaf extract have multiple benefits. One among them is reducing blood-sugar levels in diabetic patients. Taking common sage leaf extract regularly lowers blood sugar levels in Type-1 diabetic patients.
Reduces cholesterol levels
Sage leaf extracts is effective in reducing high cholesterol levels. It helps to control "bad" low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and blood fats called triglycerides. It also increases "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, in people with high cholesterol.