Salvia apiana
Historically, herbal elixirs were used medicinally, as a pleasant way to treat a variety of ailments. Adding a sweetener to bitter or astringent herb tinctures can make ingesting them a more palatable experience, especially with kids. Oak Tree herbal Clinic Herbal elixirs are a combination of Certified Organic Herbs, Raw Honey, Distilled Water and Alcohol - contains 20% Alcohol.
Its medicinal uses include;
- treating excess sweating,
- colds
- sinus infections, and
- indigestion
- Heavy and Painful Menstrual pains
- Traditionally, Native Americans drank white sage tea to relieve diarrhea as well.
White Sage can be used topically for
- Wounds
- Rashes - to speed up healing
- Athletes foot
Considerations
White sage contains a toxic compound known as thujone. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this compound increases your heart rate and causes mental confusion. It also leads to vomiting, restlessness and kidney complications. Hence, you should exercise caution when using white sage.