Sage - this is a well-known medicinal plant for a long time, the effect of which on the body is very wide. He was considered a herb of immortality and the restoration of health and strength. And no wonder - sage has anti-inflammatory, astringent, hemostatic, emollient properties.
Sage also helps in the restoration of childbearing function, enabling women to become pregnant. As for pregnancy, the plant itself and products based on it (lollipops, broths, etc.) should be taken very carefully and only after consulting a specialist.
Whether it is possible at pregnancy a sage?
Sage during pregnancy is undesirable, in some sources even full contraindication of sage during pregnancy is encountered. The thing is that it refers to the herbs causing uterine contractions, which, as you know, is extremely undesirable during pregnancy, as it can lead to miscarriage.
In addition, sage affects the woman's hormonal background, increasing the level of estradiol and lowering the level of progesterone. Sometimes sage causes a violation of placental circulation and an increase in the arterial pressure of a woman. Violation of blood flow between mother and fetus leads to oxygen starvation of the latter and to disruptions in its development due to a lack of nutrients.
As you can see, safe at first glance, phytotherapy can be very, very insidious, and even more dangerous than medicines. Therefore, one can not make an independent decision on the treatment with sage, be it pills, lozenges, candies, decoction or sage oil, used for gargling or inhalation and other procedures with sage during pregnancy.
By the way, the use of herbs (leaves) or flowers of this herb is dangerous not only in pregnancy, but also in breastfeeding, as it can cause a decrease and complete cessation of lactation - sage for this is often used.
However, in some cases, the use of sage during pregnancy is permitted, but only for outdoor procedures. For example - it can be used to combat varicose veins. To do this, you need to prepare a sage broth, cool it, pour it into the basin and hold the legs in it for 10-15 minutes.
This bath will help relax, cool swollen legs, reduce the risk of developing varicose veins or reduce its manifestations, if it is already present.
By the way, you can use sage and as an aromatic additive in the process of aromatherapy. He helps to relax, forget about the bad mood, to find peace of mind and body.
Sage in the planning of pregnancy
Sage is successfully used during pregnancy planning. This plant has been used for this purpose since ancient times. This is explained by the many healing and healing properties necessary for women's health. Sage improves the hormonal background, being a natural substitute for the hormone estrogen. It is due to the high level of this hormone that a woman has a pregnancy.
Sage is recommended to drink during the period of preparation for pregnancy to increase the level of estrogen, if it is initially low. In addition, sage accelerates the growth of ovarian follicles and generally ensures their normal functioning.
The method of taking sage during the period of preparation for pregnancy is as follows: it is used immediately after the end of menstruation and until the beginning of ovulation. Take a sage broth, which is prepared from leaves. They can be purchased at any pharmacy. Sage leaves should be poured with boiling water in the proportion of 1 cup of boiling water per 1 tablespoon of dry leaves. Next, the broth is insisted for 20 minutes.
Take it should be a quarter cup 3-4 times a day before meals (half an hour before meals). The course of treatment usually takes from 1 to 3 months. However, when pregnancy occurs, the sage should be discontinued.