Sage Tea for Cooling Body Heat & Reducing Inflammation

Sage, or Salvia officinalis, is found naturally in the countries that surround the Mediterranean sea. This herb is a member of the mint family and yields purplish-blue flowers. Many people drink a tea made from the leaves of the sage plant to lessen the effects of several ailments, including sore throats, cramping and other digestive ailments. A cold tea made with leaves of the sage plant can help cool a body and prevent excessive heat and sweating.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup water
• Small saucepan
• 1 to 2 crushed, fresh sage leaves
• Strainer
• Air tight container

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Instructions

• 1

  Locate fresh sage leaves. These can be found in a grocery store's produce section, a health food store or at a local farmer's market. Choose sage leaves that have a grey-green color and a velvet texture. Avoid sage that has brown or wilting leaves.

• 2

  Pour one cup water into a small saucepan.

• 3

  Bring the water to a boil and remove from the stove.

• 4

  Place 1 to 2 tsp. fresh, crushed sage leaves into the hot water. Allow the leaves to steep in the water for three to five minutes.

• 5

  Pour the mixture through a strainer and allow the tea to cool completely.

• 6

  Drink 1/2 cup of the tea first thing in the morning. Refrigerate the other 1/2 cup in an airtight container.

• 7

  Drink 1/2 cup of the sage tea before bed.