It has diuretic, digestive, antiviral and antibacterial properties. In short, the herbal tea with sage has so many beneficial properties that it can easily compete with the famous saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” . Merit of sage ( salvia officinalis ), the aromatic herb whose evergreen shrub is typical of the Mediterranean scrub. You recognize it for its typical oval-shaped leaves, covered on the entire surface by a soft down. The leaves are the most curative part of the plant because they contain flavonoids and phenolic acids.

Sage is an aromatic herb highly appreciated by women because it can relieve various female ailments , from those typical of premenstrual syndrome to those of menopause; but as I said above, the benefits that this plant guarantees to the body are truly manifold.

The sage has antiseptic properties, which is why the easy to find as the main ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashes. Drinking sage infusions regularly can therefore help relieve dental infections such as abscesses and bleeding gums. You can also use the sage infusion as a normal mouthwash (naturally at room temperature and not sweetened): it will help you cleanse and disinfect the oral cavity.

Prevents aging
The high antioxidant content of sage means that the infusion, consumed regularly, contrasts the action of free radicals, the main cause of aging. Not only. Sage also counteracts short-term memory loss , one of the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s, and can have positive effects even in the most advanced stages of dementia , because it increases the levels of acetylcholine , an enzyme that promotes communication between the various parts of the brain.

The natural remedies can also be used for animals . That’s right, the properties of herbs and flowers are not only useful for the human being, but also for your dog or cat. And the rules to be followed are more or less the same: they must become an integration and not a substitution of traditional medicines, you should not overdo the doses or you risk facing side effects and, above all, always ask your veterinarian for advice . Not all health problems can in fact be addressed only with this type of treatment and you will therefore have to be sure not to put your four-legged friend at risk of serious complications.

The fleas are certainly a big problem, so much for dogs as for cats. Not for nothing, on the market you will find many forms of repellents, such as collars or other devices. for example the essential oils of ecucalyptus, lemongrass, lavender and mint . You can spread a little on your pet, or immerse his collar or foolarino for as long as necessary to absorb the lotion, and then put it on.

The citrus fruits , especially orange and lemon instead become useful when they insettini have already taken root. You can use both juice and peel. The best method is however to prepare a sort of shampoo with which to wash your dog, being careful to proceed from head to legs, and not the other way around.

Keep in mind that these smells could be very annoying to the cat, so it may not be the most suitable treatment for him. In this case it might be more useful to dissolve a little bicarbonate in a glass of water, and then dab the animal with a cloth soaked in that lotion.