Salvia mellifera

Salvia mellifera
Family:Salvia mellifera; Analgesic; Cardiac; Carminative; Pectoral.
Common name:Californian black sage
The green leaves are cardiac and carminative. An infusion has been used in the treatment of heart complaints. They can be chewed in the treatment of gas pains. A poultice of the heated leaves can be applied to the ear in the treatment of ear pains or to the neck in the treatment of sore throats. A decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of chronic bronchial coughs. The decoction has also been used as a bath in the treatment of paralysis.

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