Labiatae Alterative Spanish sage

Labiatae Alterative Spanish sage
Family:Labiatae Alterative; Antiseptic; Astringent; Depurative; Digestive; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Tonic.
Common name:Spanish sage
The leaves are alterative antiseptic astringent depurative digestive expectorant febrifuge and tonic. They are used internally in the treatment of digestive and respiratory complaints menstrual problems infertility nervous tension and depression. This remedy should not be prescribed to pregnant women. The leaves can be harvested as required and used fresh or they can be harvested before the flowers open and dried or distilled for their essential oil.

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