DIYs

Home remedies using sage

You can create your own natural treatments for common ailments and conditions using sage. It’s available in most health food stores and any store that sells herbs. It’s also easy to grow.

• Toner for oily skin
Add a spoonful of sage to a cup (250 mL) of boiling water. Steep for 30 minutes, strain and let cool before dabbing on your face.

• Sore-throat gargle
Put a large pinch of dried sage leaves into about a half cup (100 mL) of water. Bring to a boil and infuse for 15 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey and use as a gargle twice a day.

• Canker relief
Gargle strong sage tea or freeze it into ice cubes and pop one in your mouth to soothe cankers.

• Hair rinse
Add a couple of pinches of sage leaves to about a 1/4 cup (50 mL) of boiling water. When cooled, use it as a rinse to treat dandruff or to lift lacklustre locks.

from besthealthmag.com