Foreword

Over the course of many millennia, man has learned to isolate the beneficial properties of plants and use them for himself. This is a treatment, and correction of some imperfections in appearance, and useful food additives.

Herbal medicine is an irreplaceable form of treatment for many diseases. It is necessary to treat with herbs skillfully. At the initial stages of the disease, taking herbal medicines may be the main one, helping to reduce or even stop the development of the disease.

The healing properties of sage have been known since ancient times. Traditionally, the use of infusion from sage leaves for rinsing with acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis, stomatitis, gingivitis, acute respiratory diseases, aphthous lesions of the oral cavity, cheilitis, in the treatment of pulpitis, as well as for washing festering wounds, ulcers, burns and frostbite.

At the height of the disease, synthetic medications... At the same time, sage preparations serve as additional agents, reduce the toxic effects of basic drugs.

In the process of recovery, herbal remedies are gradually replacing synthetic ones, and by the end of treatment they are completely displaced.

In chronic diseases, the use of herbal medicines is determined by the patient's condition.

In this case, it is necessary to perceive the world as a whole with the body. All therapeutic and regulatory effects of herbal medicines (tonic, tonic, etc.) are based on this principle.

The approach in each case should be strictly individual, since medicinal plants affect patients in different ways. This is the basis of the principle of individuality of treatment - when prescribing herbal remedies, first of all, the living and nutritional conditions of the patient, his condition and course of the disease, the nature and conditions of work are taken into account.

An approximate scheme for taking single doses of medicinal plants by age is as follows:

- from 25 to 60 years old - 1 dose,

- from 15 to 25 years old - 2/3 dose,

- from 7 to 15 years old - 1/2 dose,

- from 4 to 7 years old - 1/3 dose,

- from 3 to 4 years old - 1/6 dose,

- from 2 to 3 years old - 1 / 8-1 / 4 doses,

- from 1 to 2 years - 1 / 12-1 / 8 dose.

Usually, a single dose of collection from dried parts of plants is 1 tbsp. or a dessert spoon, this is 5 g.

Most diseases are chronic, which in turn requires long-term, most often continuous, long-term treatment. Mild-acting, non-toxic herbal medicines work best for this principle. The course of treatment lasts from one to several months. To avoid the body's addiction to the therapeutic effect of drugs, it is necessary to change the composition of the fees for a similar in pharmacological properties.

At the initial stages of the disease, food products with a healing effect are prescribed (garlic, beets, honey, etc.). With a more pronounced nature of the disease, herbal remedies are added. With further complications, potent synthetic drugs are added.

The highest therapeutic activity is achieved:

- for hormonal drugs in the morning;

- at stimulants of the central nervous system during the daytime;

- for sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs in the evening;

- in diuretics (diuretics) in the afternoon.

The medicinal plant has several types of effects, each of which has a different degree of severity. When choosing one plant, the dominant influence plays the main role. But even weakly expressed effects are intensified in the collections, which increases the effectiveness of medicinal plants, and therefore the collection itself.

Sage leaf is part of a number of gastric and breast emollient collections, as well as in the main collections used for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

After a year of storage, sage loses its properties. Ancient physicians Hippocrates, Dioscorides called sage “sacred herb”.

Herbal Treatment Principles

Each plant has its own characteristics of action on organs and their functions. The effect of one and the same plant on the body may be different and depends on the characteristics of the organism.

The effectiveness of the action of one plant is significantly lower than that of a group united by the direction of their action. The use of collecting herbs is especially effective in the treatment of chronic diseases and in cases where concomitant diseases occur.

Medicinal plants are taken both internally and externally. For ingestion, use a decoction of herbs, an infusion, juice squeezed from a plant, a powder from dried plants (dry the grass, grind it on a coffee grinder, take it on the tip of a knife with water). Outwardly, plants are used in the form of baths, enemas, lotions, compresses, ointments. To obtain juices, the use of electrical appliances is undesirable. Juices are consumed one hour before meals. After pouring boiling water into a thermos, never close the thermos immediately (you get dead water, which can be used to wipe wounds, but do not take inside). Leave the thermos open for 5-10 minutes in order to remove the heavy hydrogen.

It is very useful to walk in the forest. The air of the forest contains about 200 biologically active substances that have a beneficial effect on the human body. Walking in the forest, breathing forest air is very beneficial for the body. And a bouquet from the forest can be brought home. An excellent healing effect is exerted by the evaporation of leaves of birch, oak, pine needles, fir, cedar, juniper. Healing bouquets of branches are good not only for inhalation. They will decorate your home with their look.

Never use tea leaves (including herbs) that have stood for more than a day. Freshly brewed tea contains substances useful for the body, while old tea contains harmful ones.

The most appropriate oral dose is 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped herbs in one glass of hot (70 ° C) water. Higher temperatures destroy not only proteins, but also light essential oils, which have a healing effect. Infusion lasts from 15 minutes to one hour. To extract more persistent substances after using the first infusion, the same herb is poured with the same amount of water and boiled for 5 minutes.

If the mixture contains bark, roots, seeds, it is better to prepare decoctions.

In the most ancient medicine, Ayurveda, powders made from dried herbs are most often used. Prepare them with a mortar or mechanical mill... Powders are faster acting. Powders are especially effective for gastrointestinal diseases.

From medicinal herbs, you can prepare medicinal oil, which is used for massage, lubrication of wounds. For one part of the herb, take 4 parts of oil and 16 parts of water. The mixture is boiled over low heat until the water evaporates. Fragrant herbs are added directly to the oil and infused for 24–48 hours.

There should be herbs at home for all occasions, they will protect and heal from diseases, as well as support the body's defense system.

It is important to collect and store the herbs correctly. It is best to collect herbs in dry and clear weather. Grass and flowers are harvested during flowering; the roots are dug up in the fall, during the period of wilting of the ground part of the plant, or in early spring; the seeds are harvested when they are fully ripe. Exceptions to these rules are indicated in the description of the plants.

Each of the plants must be harvested separately, never mixing them with each other. All varieties of plant materials - flowers, whole plants, fruits, bark or roots - are always dried in the shade, in a well-ventilated place. This general principle applies not only to medicinal raw materials, but also to fruits and vegetables, which for some reason many housewives try to dry under the scorching rays of the sun. The sun, of course, is a friend of plants, but only in the process of growth. Once the plants are plucked, it becomes their enemy. Under the influence of sunlight, processes occur that destroy the medicinal and vitamin value of the harvested plants, fruits and vegetables. Each of the raw materials should also be dried and then stored separately, in tightly sealed tin or glass jars (no plastic!). Keep in mind that the stronger the plant smells, the more airtight the package should be - after all, the smells almost always contain some kind of healing component. And even more: both collected with one's own hand and purchased from pharmacies medicinal raw materials (even packed in bags) should be kept away from other odorous substances, since herbs easily absorb foreign odors.

The dried herbs should break easily, but not crumble, and almost have their natural color. It is necessary to store collections of herbs or individual herbs in paper bags or glass jars and be sure to write the name of the herb and the date of collection of the herbs.

With improper storage of herbs, collected and dried medicinal plants lose their healing properties, and sometimes become completely unusable.

An important rule for storing herbs is keeping each type of plant separately. The place for storing herbs should be completely dry, clean, dark. Poisonous plants are stored separately from non-poisonous ones, and odorous plants - from odorless ones. It is best to store herbs in cotton bags or glass jars. But the bags are still preferable, the dried plants breathe in them. Be sure to sign each container with the name of the herb and the year it was harvested.

The duration of storage of plants is determined by the shelf life of the active ingredients that are contained in different parts and organs of medicinal plants.

It is necessary to observe the shelf life of medicinal herbs, subject to all conditions:

- herbs, flowers, leaves, buds - two years,

- fruits - three years,

- roots, bark, rhizomes - up to five years.

Sage

Description of the plant

"Salvia" - "salvation", this is how the name sounds in Latin, more familiar to our ear, like sage. Asia Minor is rightfully considered the birthplace of this beautiful plant with delicate bluish-lilac flowers. Later, sage began to be cultivated in the countries of the Balkan Peninsula and the Mediterranean, after a while its fame reached northern Europe. Ancient Greek physicians considered sage to be a sacred herb. Its name comes from the ancient Greek words: sun and health, well-being.

Currently, sage is cultivated in many countries of the world, for example, in Europe, some regions of Yugoslavia and France are engaged in the cultivation of this medicinal plant, sage fields have survived in Ukraine, Moldova, Crimea and the Caucasus. It is not found in the wild in Russia, but it is successfully grown by gardeners.

Sage is a wild perennial medicinal plant with a characteristic strong aroma. In nature, there are different types: meadow, nutmeg, medicinal, Ethiopian. Their appearance and useful properties are largely similar, although each species has its own smell that distinguishes it from others.

There are about a hundred varieties of sage in the world that have healing properties to varying degrees. There is also a hallucinogen plant among them, although its homeland is located across the ocean, in Mexico. In our forest-steppe zone, meadow sage, which has long been used in folk medicine, is widely represented. But its medicinal properties are significantly inferior to medicinal sage, specially grown in gardens and vegetable gardens. This plant is unpretentious, drought-resistant, so it does not create any particular difficulties for gardeners. Only some species have useful and medicinal properties: they are medicinal sage (pharmaceutical), clary sage, Spanish sage, Ethiopian sage.

Often meadow sage (field) is confused with medicinal sage, attributing the same medicinal properties to it, but this is not at all the case, medicinal properties field sage is much weaker and hardly ever used.

Sage is a perennial shrub up to 75 cm high. It has dozens of varieties. Sage stems are numerous, tetrahedral, densely leafy, woody at the roots. The leaves are opposite, petiolate, silvery-greenish in color, often covered with a felt bloom. It blooms in the second year of the growing season.

A feature of sage is that the largest number medicinal substances are accumulated by a plant grown by man. Sage is a semi-shrub, so in nature, old shoots take up a significant part of nutrients, but the healing effect from them is not great. In the garden, sage is constantly rejuvenating, leaving only young shoots on which leaves filled with life-giving power grow, and in the summer spike-shaped inflorescences with medium-sized blue-violet flowers appear.

Sage leaves contain vitamins, phytoncides, essential oils, alkaloids, flavonoids, organic acids, resinous and tannins, natural antioxidants, and much more useful. Sage has pronounced anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hemostatic, restorative properties, increases the secretory activity of the digestive tract, the secretion of gastric juice, significantly reduces sweating.

Medicinal sage is a semi-shrub up to 70 cm high, with gray-green wrinkled leaves, up to 8 cm long. It is grown in gardens and flower beds as a medicinal and ornamental plant... In June-July, it blooms with light purple flowers, collected in loose spike-shaped apical inflorescences.

In the wild, it is found in warm and temperate regions of our planet.

The plant has erect stems. They can be branched or simple. In growth, sage can reach a meter and a half. The leaves in most species are whole, but they can also be pinnately dissected. The top side of a sage leaf is darker than the bottom side.

Sage flowers are collected in spike-shaped or paniculate inflorescences. They are white, yellow or purple in color. Now breeders have bred flowers of other colors. The corolla consists of two parts (lips). In 25-30 days after flowering, the seeds ripen, which are in the fruit, which consists of 4 nuts. Garden sage in our flower beds is an annual, less often it is a perennial crop. In general, sage can be roughly divided into two groups.

The first includes sage, which cannot winter outdoors. These are mainly herbaceous plants that grow in the wild in the tropics. Although they can grow in their native climate for several years, our winter is destructive for them. Sage from the first group has different dates from planting to flowering. Those of them that take more than three months to do this need a seedling method of planting in open ground, sage with a short period from planting to flowering can be planted by seeds directly into the ground.

The second group includes those sage that tolerate winter well. These plants are grown as perennials. The most famous plant in this group is the Ethiopian sage.

Chemical composition

All parts of the plant contain essential oil, the amount of which in the leaves is 1.3–2.5%.

The essential oil consists of D -? - pinene, cineole,? - and? - thujone, D-borneol and D-camphor. Oleanolic and ursolic acids were also found in the leaves. The fruits contain 19-25% fatty oil, represented mainly by linoleic acid glycerides.

Sage leaves contain flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and resinous substances, organic acids (oleanolic, ursolic, chlorogenic, etc.), vitamins P and PP, bitterness, phytoncides, as well as a significant amount of essential oil containing pinene, zioneol, thujone, borneol , salvene and other terpene compounds.

All of these active ingredients form the basis chemical composition sage medicinal (medicinal sage).

The healing properties of sage have been known for a long time, they are used by both scientific and traditional medicine. Sage has anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, astringent, analgesic, expectorant, diuretic, carminative, estrogenic, anti-putrefactive effect.

The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of sage medicinal are associated with the content of tannic and flavonoid compounds in the leaves of the plant, as well as with the presence of essential oil and vitamins P and PP in the aerial part (grass) of the plant.

The antimicrobial activity of the plant is most pronounced in relation to gram-positive strains of bacteria, and to a lesser extent, herbal preparations of sage affect gram-negative strains of microorganisms.

The anti-inflammatory effect of medicinal sage is due to a decrease in the permeability of the walls of blood vessels and capillaries under the action of drugs, as well as the presence of hemostatic properties in the plant. The combination of these properties significantly potentiates the overall effect on the main links of the inflammatory process, including the possibility of inhibiting the vital activity of pathogenic microflora.

In addition, it was experimentally established that sage leaves increase the secretory activity of the gastrointestinal tract due to the presence of bitterness in the plant.

The galenic forms of the plant also have a slight antispasmodic, relaxing effect.

The ability of the leaves of salvia officinalis to inhibit perspiration has long been known.

Salvia officinalis is found not only in the wild, but also successfully grown as medicinal plant... It is grown for the preparation of medicinal raw materials, which are sage flowers, leaves and grass. It is cultivated in gardens, vegetable gardens, flower beds.

The aromatic and valuable plant has many types. There are annual varieties, as well as perennial, dwarf shrubs and shrubs, with flowers and leaves of the most varied colors. In Russia, there is no such diversity, but some cold-resistant species have adapted on garden and summer cottages. They are grown outdoors, in almost all regions of the country.

The most widespread among us is the medicinal sage as a garden plant. It is a semi-shrub with dark green velvety leaves and blooming blue-lilac flowers. Growing this plant is not too difficult. It reproduces well by known methods - cuttings, seeds, seedlings, layering and dividing the bush. Which method to choose depends on the conditions in which the sage is supposed to be grown. You can collect the seeds, and then sow them in late autumn or early spring to a depth of 2–4 cm. You can dig a bush in autumn, divide it into several parts, leaving in each part both the roots and the aerial part. But the easiest way is to propagate sage with horizontal layers. V summer time it is necessary to choose the most lush branch of the bush, and bend it to the ground. It is not necessary to cover it with earth, the main thing is that it is well attached to the loose earth. After a couple of months, roots form on the branch, then it can be cut off from the bush, divided into several pieces, and planted on seedlings. In the spring, it is necessary to transplant the plants to a permanent place.

The main actions that are required for sage are timely pruning and shearing of the bush. If you do not cut the plant, it will quickly stretch out, become bare and age. Regular haircut stimulates the formation of new shoots, and the plant shrubs better, blooms more luxuriantly and looks prettier. When the sage has completely bloomed, remove any dried flowers and trim the shrub in fall or early spring. Do not spare the branches, because the more you cut, the more young shoots there will be.

Also prune lignified shoots, leaving only a couple of centimeters of young greenery. For the winter, sage should be covered with compost or humus completely in order to protect it from freezing and ensure the growth of root shoots.

The beautiful and spectacular sage can also be grown as an ornamental plant. Pineapple sage, sparkling sage, elegant sage are very beautiful sage species, but they are thermophilic species, therefore they are grown only through seedlings as annual shrubs.

You can grow medicinal sage in the garden, on the balcony, and at home on the windowsill. This plant is quite unpretentious. It is only important to provide him with good lighting and not too acidic soil.

To get high-quality medicinal raw materials, take sage in your pharmacy garden sunny area with loose, fertile, humus-rich soil.

To plant sage, prepare a planting hole where you want to put drainage, sand and soil with humus. When transplanting, the plant usually does not get sick and very quickly begins to please the eye, attracting with its appearance.

Somewhere in the middle of summer, sage blooms, releasing arrows with flowers of cream or purple, and gradually turns into a bush with dense foliage.

Sage is photophilous and thermophilic. It is necessary to plant seedlings, because the development of a plant before flowering lasts at least three months, and for some varieties up to six months. Not very fertile soil is suitable for it, it is better with neutral acidity. With very fertilized soil, worse flowering is possible, but foliage is abundant. Freezing temperatures below 5 ° C will kill sage. The flower is unpretentious, but it can get sick when planted in a waterlogged area.

These plants are drought tolerant and like dry, permeable soils. Some sage are exceptions to the above parameters. Sparkling salvia loves fertile soils, and sticky - moist.

Depending on the ripening period of the plants, they prefer the seedling method or planting seeds directly into the ground.

For propagation of perennial sage, you can use the seed method, dividing the bush or cuttings.

With the seedling method, the seeds are planted in prepared boxes at the end of February. Shoots appear in two weeks. The first time you need to make a dive in the third week after planting. Then, when the seedlings grow, they need to be transplanted into peat pots, which are then buried in the ground. This should be done in early June.

Before the seedlings move into the open ground, they need to be hardened. This can be done using special hardening greenhouses, in which the seedlings are placed in April.

In the open field, the distance between the sage bushes should be about 25 cm.

You need to care for sage like many other plants: regularly weed, loosen and feed with mineral combined fertilizers.

Sage care is simple: regular weeding, loosening of row spacings. Top dressing is given 2 times per summer - at the beginning of the regrowth of shoots and during the budding period. Use diluted slurry (1:10) or combined mineral fertilizers at the rate of 15–20 g per square meter. m.

It is advisable to cover the plant for the winter, and in the spring those stems that have taken root can be separated from the mother bush and transplanted.

Sage can also be propagated by seeds, which must be sown in the fall or early spring into the soil to a depth of 3-5 cm.

The plant is easy to shear, after which the cut cuttings can also be rooted in a glass of water, and then planted on the garden bed.

Sage seeds are sown in late autumn or early spring (late April-early May). They sow to a depth of 3-5 cm, the aisles are made 50-60 cm wide. When sowing, you can add organic fertilizer to each hole - 0.5-1 kg of rotted manure or humus with 3-5 g of complex mineral fertilizer.

The optimum temperature for seed germination is 20–25 ° C, then the germination rate will be maximum - up to 75%. At lower temperatures, germination will be low - for example, at 5 ° C, only 15% of the seeds will germinate. They usually germinate in 15-30 days. Crops must be protected from the wind. Sage seeds are sown on seedlings 40-50 days before planting in open ground.

Sage will look very nice planted around the edges of the flower bed with dense bushes.

Good honey plant; in favorable warm and humid weather, it abundantly releases odorous nectar. In addition to nectar, it produces glue that bees collect. The honey is dark golden in color, with a pleasant smell. Honey productivity reaches 200 kg / ha.

Sage can be grown on the balcony. Choose containers for the balcony in light colors so that they do not overheat in the sun and serve as a good background for foliage and flowers. It is advisable to purchase a box made of plastic, as this is the most durable and convenient option. Wooden boxes begin to rot after some time, and from an aesthetic point of view they lose in many ways. The depth of the container should be at least 25-30 cm. The length can be absolutely any, the most optimal width is considered to be a width of 20-25 cm, although this is not essential.

There must be holes in the bottom of the container to drain excess water during watering, otherwise rotting of the root system of lovingly planted flowers on the balcony cannot be avoided. If these holes are not there, then you can make them yourself using a nail heated over a fire.

It is worth paying attention to the color of the box you have chosen for landscaping the balcony. It is recommended to choose a neutral color (light brown, white, green). Do not use black boxes, as they will attract Sun rays and then overheating of the soil cannot be avoided, which is not very good for plants.

When choosing pots for planting sage on the balcony, you should pay attention to the shape. Planters are angular, round, square, wall-mounted. It all depends on where in the loggia this pots will be hung. And yet, one should not choose containers that are too large in volume: the larger the pots, the more likely it will fall off the mount. For sage, a large pots are not needed, it has a small root system.

Mulch the soil in pots and boxes with peat from drying out. Water the plants with settled water with the addition of low-concentration fertilizers: alternate the application of mineral fertilizers and infusions of organic fertilizers. Use foliar top dressing as needed. Spraying in the morning and evening hours refreshes the plants and the air well.

Prune shoots that are too long regularly. Fight diseases and pests in a timely manner using preparations from plants.

We fill the bottom of the container with drainage, which can be small pebbles, gravel or expanded clay. The drainage layer should be about one centimeter. Next, we fill in the soil. There are also universal soils with a balanced composition of trace elements. This option is suitable for sage, since it is not the most capricious. The best soils for sage are dry, lime-rich, permeable, not too light. A variety of sage, salvia sticky, grows best on rich and moist soils, another variety, sparkling salvia, - on moderately fertile and loose, on moist and rich soils it blooms weakly. Sage salvia forest on heavy soils rots and loses strength. Before planting plants, the soil must be properly moistened. If the container is suspended from the outside of the balcony, then after planting, the topsoil is covered with the same drainage to prevent soil erosion during rain.

After the main flowering, cut the sage completely and the plant will bloom in late summer. Fertilization also contributes to the second flowering. Shorten sage by 2/3, then the plant will be more compact. Remove the shoots.

Seeds of glittering salvia are sown in February and early March in boxes. Seedlings usually appear on the 10-15th day. Seedlings dive twice. To obtain strong seedlings, the second pick is carried out in 9 cm pots. In April, they are taken out to greenhouses for hardening. They are planted in a permanent place at the beginning of June, after the end of spring frosts, maintaining a distance between plants of 20-25 cm. Hardened seedlings tolerate transplanting well. Perennial species are propagated by seeds, stem cuttings and bush division. Planting is best done in late August - early September. Young plantings in the first winter require shelter.

Most sage can be used for decoration as they are very beautiful. Brilliant sage is very effective in ceremonial compositions, flower beds, flower beds. Cultivars with compact habit are good for growing on balconies, in pots, flowerpots and containers. Much less often this species is planted in mixborders, however, it deserves wider use in mixed compositions, as it allows you to create bright spots that are decorative for a long time. Ethiopian sage is suitable for group planting against a background of stones: unusually beautiful and large rosettes of pubescent leaves in the first year of the growing season, and huge airy inflorescences in the second. Sage: bright red, mealy, green, whorled, sticky, meadow and oak - good in mixborders and groups. Their loose inflorescences do not give bright color spots, however, the variety of shades of lilac-blue gamut, large, picturesque bushes, excellent compatibility with other perennials make it possible to successfully use these species in landscape compositions. Compact sage looks great in the foreground of mixborders and can be recommended for rockeries as well. Sage is rarely used for cutting, however powdery sage is great in arrangement. Its dark blue velvety inflorescences retain their decorative effect in water for a long time, and when dried, they are an excellent material for winter bouquets. In dry compositions, you can also use faded whorled sage and green sage. The tops of the shoots are dried in bulk in the sand, while the spectacular purple or bright pink color of the bracts is completely preserved.

You can also grow sage on a windowsill. This plant is quite unpretentious. It is only important to provide him with good lighting and not too acidic soil. For growing in pots and flowerpots, decorative low and compact forms of sage are recommended.

Collection and storage

Medicinal raw materials are leaves, which are harvested in the second half of summer in the first year of vegetation, and in subsequent years of plant growth, the leaves are harvested 2-3 times from the beginning of flowering. For medicinal purposes, not only the leaves are used, but also the tops of the stems collected during flowering.

Sage is harvested and harvested during flowering, preferably in the morning. Leaves are harvested 2-3 times per summer, starting from the moment of flowering until autumn, but no later than September. In the first years of the plant's life, it is recommended to pluck only the lower leaves, and in the future - all the leaves and tops of the shoots.

Before drying, the raw materials are examined, the accidentally caught lower coarse stems, brown leaves are removed. Raw materials are dried in the air, in the shade, in well-ventilated places; you can also do this in the oven or in the oven at a temperature not exceeding 50-60 ° C.

Sage medicinal raw material leaves or flowering tops serve. They are first harvested in September of the sowing year. In subsequent years, the leaves are harvested two to three times during the growing season, starting with flowering and ending in September. Sage is also harvested by mowing the aboveground mass.

For seeds, sage is harvested during the period of brown seeds in the lower cups. During the budding period, its leaves and stem tops are harvested, which, when dried, are used in traditional and folk medicine, cosmetics.

The raw material is re-collected after plant regrowth.

Harvesting in the first year can be carried out not earlier than September, on older plants - at the beginning of seed ripening. Re-collection of leaves in autumn is possible. You can collect leaves up to three times per season: the first harvest in spring, when the plant forms buds, the last in early autumn. Sage grass and flowers are harvested when it begins to bloom. Dry raw materials in a well-ventilated area; it is important to dry the harvested plants quickly so that the grass does not turn black.

Raw materials are stored in various containers with good sealing. Shelf life is 1 year.

The healing properties of sage

When treating with any herbs, it is necessary to observe certain rules... The best treatment period is to use the same plant for no more than 3 weeks.

Sage has extensive medicinal properties. Since it contains female phytohormones, it is especially beneficial for the female body. Sage has anti-aging properties and treats frigidity. Infusion of leaves and sage juice helps with female infertility, because it strengthens the walls of the uterus and promotes successful conception.

Sage helps relieve anxiety during menopause. Sage helps to relieve many inflammatory gynecological diseases.

In folk medicine, an infusion of dry sage leaves is widely used. This infusion is used as a good expectorant for various bronchitis, being a good diuretic, it helps with kidney disease. Sage infusion is also used for gastritis, sore throat, gum disease, toothache. Sage exhibits hemostatic and astringent properties. Sage is very good for people creative professions and directions, as it strengthens memory well and helps to maintain clarity of thinking. Sage has antimicrobial properties that fight fungal skin diseases and relieve psoriasis symptoms.

Sage is indicated in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary organs, with cholecystitis, colitis, mild forms of diabetes mellitus, pulmonary tuberculosis; sage leaf is a part of many stomach and breast preparations. It is believed that the use of infusions (and decoctions) of sage reduces sweating, eases the unpleasant manifestations of menopause, and helps with hypertension.

Sage infusion is also used in the treatment of purulent wounds, ulcers, burns, frostbite, as well as neurodermatitis, hemorrhoids, hair loss.

As a medicinal raw material, sage is used for the manufacture of the drug "Salvin", which is used for rinsing in inflammatory processes in the throat and mouth. Can be used for this and infusion of sage leaves. The herbal antibiotic salvin contained in them is active against streptococci and staphylococci.

The antiseptic and wound-healing properties of sage are used in the treatment of purulent wounds, light frostbite and burns, and inflammatory skin diseases. In these cases, sage infusion is used in the form of trays, lotions; if necessary, general baths with herbal infusion are also done - this method is recommended, for example, in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema.

The anti-inflammatory effect of plant preparations is used in the treatment of chronic inflammation of the joints, with deforming osteoarthritis; baths and applications with sage infusion are used for intervertebral osteochondrosis and radiculitis.

Sage helps to cope with nervous tension, stress and depression, get rid of the feeling of fear. Even in the elderly, it gently stimulates the nervous system, increases mental and physical performance, eliminates depressive conditions, and balances emotions.

Improves memory, restores body energy, positively affects the state of the cardiovascular system, tones up cardiac activity, normalizes blood pressure with a tendency to hypotension.

Sage has a vasodilating effect on small vessels, relieves spasm from them, and helps to normalize blood circulation in the vessels of the brain. It is useful for vegetative-vascular dystonia, atherosclerosis, dizziness, helps in recovery from strokes.

Sage relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract, stimulates digestion, and increases the production of bile and digestive juices. Improves appetite, normalizes stomach function, soothes stomach and intestinal colic, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea. Improves liver function, useful for colitis.

The pronounced bactericidal and antiseptic properties of sage help to improve the condition in people with respiratory diseases. It will be useful for laryngitis, tracheitis, sore throat, chronic bronchitis, hoarseness. It is also useful for bronchial asthma.

Sage helps to remove toxins and toxins from the body, accelerates the healing of infections, restores the strength and function of organs after a long illness, and strengthens the immune system.

Sage is a storage of phytohormones. Therefore, it is useful for women after 35 years to carry out a rejuvenation course - drink sage infusion three times a year for a month every morning.

The beneficial properties of sage are especially suitable for the elderly. Medicines prepared on the basis of this plant, surprisingly mildly, help to stimulate the mental and physical performance of a person, eliminate the depressive state of people of this age.

It has been repeatedly noted that drugs with sage included in them significantly improve memory, are able to restore energy, have a beneficial effect on the state of the cardiovascular system, and effectively normalize blood pressure indicators, especially with a tendency to hypotension.

Sage has a beneficial effect on small vessels, creating a persistent vasodilator effect, relieves spasms, and normalizes blood circulation in the vessels of the brain.

In the presence of a diagnosis made by doctors "vegetative-vascular dystonia", with atherosclerosis, frequent dizziness, it is the beneficial properties of sage that help improve well-being. The plant is used during the recovery period after a stroke.

The sage plant has a wonderful effect on diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive system. Sage-based formulations promote the production of bile and digestive juices for efficient digestion of food. In the absence of appetite after a serious illness, the sage plant significantly improves bowel function, soothes in case of stomach or intestinal colic, prevents diarrhea, indigestion. Improves liver function in colitis.

The pronounced bactericidal properties of sage contribute to a significant improvement in health in severe diseases of the upper respiratory tract, help with hoarseness of the vocal cords. The beneficial properties of sage are effectively used for inhalation for diseases such as chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis, laryngitis. Sage remarkably removes toxins, toxins and other harmful components from the human body.

Strengthens the immune system, restores strength after a long illness.

This plant may well be called a true helper of the female part of the population in preserving beauty and youth. After all, the sage plant is a real repository of phytohormones. Women who have reached the age of 40 should certainly carry out a rejuvenation course three times a year with a morning infusion made from sage drunk on an empty stomach. For internal intake, you must use a teaspoon of carefully chopped dry sage leaves, filled with a glass of boiling water. It is necessary to infuse the drug for an hour and a half, after which the resulting drug must be filtered. The healing infusion is ready. For medicinal purposes, it is recommended to take a tablespoon of the remedy every 2 hours.

The beneficial properties of sage are in demand for bronchitis and pneumonia. In this case, it is advisable to brew sage in milk at the rate of one spoonful of dry sage leaves in a glass of hot milk. In the future, you should boil sage with milk for just a couple of minutes, insist for about 15 minutes. After straining the composition, boil the milk with sage again. It is required to take the drug hot right before bedtime. Sage is an amazing medicinal plant recognized by traditional and alternative medicine. Use sage!

Remember to use sage in moderation: allergies may appear, large doses may lead to poisoning.

The nutritional value:

Caloric content - 315 kcal

Proteins - 10.63 g

Fat - 12.75 g

Carbohydrates - 20.43 g

Dietary fiber - 40.3 g

Ash - 7.95 g

Water - 7.96 g

Mono- and disaccharides - 1.71 g

Saturated fatty acids - 7.03 g

Vitamins:

Beta-carotene - 3.485 mg

Vitamin A (RE) - 295 mcg

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.754 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.336 mg

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 2.69 mg

Vitamin B9 (folate) - 274 mcg

Vitamin C - 32.4 mg

Vitamin E (TE) - 7.48 mg

Vitamin K (phylloquinone) - 1714.5 mcg

Vitamin PP (Niacin Equivalent) 5.72 mg

Choline - 43.6 mg

Macronutrients:

Calcium - 1652 mg

Magnesium - 428 mg

Sodium - 11 mg

Potassium - 1070 mg

Phosphorus - 91 mg

Trace elements:

Iron - 28.12 mg

Zinc - 4.7 mg

Copper - 757 mcg

Manganese - 3.133 mg

Selenium - 3.7 mcg

Dosage forms of sage

The healing properties of sage have led to its use for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, viral infections, tonsillitis, bronchitis, gingivitis, parotitis, polyarthritis, sciatica, neuritis, diabetes, female and skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, boils, burns, relieving asthma attacks and others. For the manufacture of medicinal products, fresh or dried sage leaves are used, they are also included in many complex collections.

Sage leaves are available in packs of 50 g. It is stored in a cool dry place.

Fresh sage leaves are used only externally in the treatment of skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, tumors, as well as in cooking as a spice. To effectively use the healing properties of sage, they prepare infusions, tinctures, decoctions, oil, ointments... When preparing preparations at home, it is necessary to take into account that aqueous extracts of sage leaves (infusions, decoctions) are used mainly as antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, tonic, limiting perspiration, and improving digestion. And alcoholic tinctures are more effective as antiseptic, antispasmodic agents, as well as for the treatment of diabetes mellitus and female diseases.

The methods of application and dosage of medicinal herbs should be agreed with the doctor. You can drink them in the form of infusions (pour the herbs with boiling water), decoctions (boil) or infusions-macerates (fill the herbs with a glass of cold boiled water for several hours). And the last way is to take powder, herbs. However, it should be remembered that the effect on the body of only 1 g of herbal powder will be equal to a glass of infusion or decoction. In powder form, those medicinal herbs are most often taken, a small overdose of which does not give any unwanted side effect.

Leaves, stems and flowers are most often brewed; boiled - bark or roots. Macerates and powders are used when it is very important to preserve the vitamins available in medicinal plants. Taking herbal medicines in powder form should be done with extreme caution: they must either be washed down with boiled water at room temperature, or diluted in a small amount of water.

Essential oil inhalation ... They take a wide vessel with boiling water, pour 30-50 drops of sage essential oil into it, the patient needs to deeply inhale the healing vapors with his open mouth, covering himself with a towel. Remember: sage procedures are contraindicated for severe coughs. Such inhalations work well for inflammatory diseases of the bronchi, pharynx, tonsils.

Sage tincture Is a transparent liquid of greenish-brown color with a characteristic aromatic smell and taste. A 1:10 tincture is prepared in 70% alcohol.

Sage leaf infusion: 10 g (2 tablespoons) of leaves are placed in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water, heated in boiling water (in a water bath) for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filtered. The remaining raw materials are squeezed out. The volume of the resulting infusion is brought up to 200 ml with boiled water. The prepared broth is stored in a cool place for no more than 2 days.

Infusion ... A hot infusion is prepared from 2 teaspoons of crushed sage leaves and aerial parts of sage and 2 glasses of boiling water. Filter the cooled infusion and take 1 tbsp. spoon every 2-3 hours.

Sage wine ... Sage leaves - 80 g, grape wine - 1 liter. Insist 8 days, take 20-30 ml after meals for nervous disorders.

Alcoholic sage tincture. 3 tbsp. Insist tablespoons of crushed leaves in 0.5 liters of 40% alcohol or vodka for 1 month, in the sun, in a tightly sealed container. Take 1 tbsp. spoon on an empty stomach with water. Elderly people drink to stimulate the nervous system, treat atherosclerosis.

Sage oil ... Oils are obtained by distillation (distillation), the resulting substance has high volatility.

Salvia officinalis oil contains salviol and borneol; ketones (some of them are toxic): thujone, camphor, cineole; pellandrene terpene. The smell is clean, herbal, pungent. Impact - anti-inflammatory, soothes the parasympathetic nervous system. Helps relieve emotional and muscle tension in stressful conditions and nervous disorders. Stimulates and normalizes the menstrual cycle, liver and gallbladder function. Well compatible with essential oils of orange, ginger, bergamot, laurel, geranium, lavender, lemon balm, niuli, myrtle and rosemary. It is an analgesic (helps relieve pain).

The use of sage essential oil. For migraines, it is recommended to rub a mixture of base oil and sage, on a half teaspoon of base - 1-2 drops of sage oil. For colds and sore throat, gargle with sage is recommended, 2-3 drops of sage oil in a glass of warm water, streptococcus and staphylococcus die within a few minutes. To relieve stomach cramps, massage with clary sage oil, 3 drops per tablespoon of base oil, is recommended. To enrich cosmetics (including hair care), a dosage of 1 drop of oil per 5 g of base should be observed. For an aroma lamp, use 1–2 drops per 6–7 sq. m premises. For inhalations 1-2 drops, procedure duration 3-5 minutes.

To take aroma baths, 1-2 drops of oil are enough. For ingestion, a mixture of 1 drop of sage oil and 2 drops of vegetable oil should be "enclosed" in a bread capsule.

Baths. Recommended for arthritis, radiculitis, neuritis, obliterating endarteritis, thrombophlebitis. To prepare 1 bath, take 400 g of dry leaves, pour 4 liters of boiling water, boil over low heat for an hour, insist for a day and pour into the bath. The water temperature should be 36–37 ° C, the procedures are repeated after 1–2 days, the course of treatment is 12–16 baths.

"Greek tea" made from sage leaves. Pour 1 teaspoon with a glass of boiling water, leave for 15–20 minutes, drink half an hour before meals. It is recommended to take it within a month 3 times a day as a general strengthening and tonic agent that stimulates the nervous system, for the prevention of early aging and for anti-stress prevention.

Sage Gastric Tea ... Take 1 teaspoon of sage leaf, blueberry berries, erect cinquefoil rhizome, immortelle flowers (sandy cmin), caraway seeds. 2 tbsp. Brew spoons of the collection in 2 cups of boiling water. Let it brew for 20 minutes, strain through cheesecloth, take 1/2 cup 3 times a day 15-20 minutes before meals.

Compress ... Take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of sage leaf, 3 tablespoons of mustard seed, pour 0.5 liters of cold water, leave for 20 minutes, strain and use for compresses and foot baths for sleep disorders.

Sage vinegar for the prevention of bedsores. Traditional healers advise preparing sage vinegar for this purpose, it prevents the formation of bedsores. Glass bottle filled to the top with sage flowers, filled with natural wine or apple cider vinegar, so that it covers the plant materials, and insist 2 weeks in a warm place or in the sun.

Fresh leaf with insect bites. It is necessary to grind a fresh leaf of medicinal sage and apply the gruel to the sore spot. The remedy relieves pain and inflammation.

Sage and sage preparations for the treatment of various diseases

The effect of the medicinal collection is stronger than the effect of individual herbs of the same weight or volume. So, for example, a composition of 3-4 herbs acting in the same direction gives a better result than the same amount of each of them separately.

Gynecological abnormalities

Pour 1 teaspoon of sage with a glass of boiling water, leave until cooled. Drink slowly 30 minutes before meals. If it seems very bitter, you can add honey and lemon.

Gynecological collection: white mistletoe, celandine, knotweed, chamomile, hops, clover, calendula, sage, agrimony, nettle, yarrow, chicory, oregano, mint, arnica, horsetail, yarrot, acacia (flowers), highlander. With fibroids, myoma, cyst and inflammation of the ovaries, inflammation of the appendages, menopause, painful menstruation, bleeding, erosion of the cervix, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhoea.

Collecting herbs (common): burdock (root), comfrey (root), badan (root), elecampane (root), calamus (root), chernobylnik (root), sophora (fruit), mistletoe, agrimony, celandine, tartar, hemlock , calendula, yarutka, veronica, sage. Eases the general condition. Infertility Sage strengthens the walls of the uterus and has a positive effect on fertilization. Due to the high level of female phytohormones contained, it increases libido, has a positive effect on the production of sex hormones, therefore it is considered a good helper in conception.

Sage tea reduces nervous tension at menopause.

Drink infusion of sage in a dessert spoon 2 times a day in the morning on an empty stomach and at night for 11 days in a row, immediately after the cessation of menstruation. Drink for three months. If necessary, repeat the course in two months.

"Dry flower balm": iron, acacia (color), marshmallow (color), thyme, loosestrife (color), sage (color), hatyma (color), chamomile (color), immortelle (color. ), hawthorn (tsv.), rose (buds), lavender (tsv.), St. , iron ore (color), raspberry, linden (color), clover (color), rosehip (color), geranium, sunflower (color), calendula, thistle. Gives strength and vigor for the whole day, cleanses the body of toxins, poisons, toxins, regulates water-salt metabolism and general metabolism, delicious and pleasant tea. Bronchitis 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of sage 1 glass of milk, boil over low heat under a lid, then let it brew for about 10 minutes, strain, squeeze out the sediment, and boil again. You need to drink a hot drink before bedtime.

Collection from sage leaf (15), mallow root (15), coltsfoot leaf (35), dill (10), thyme herb (10) and comfrey root (15). The collection acts as an enveloping, expectorant, emollient, anti-inflammatory agent, therefore it is used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract and bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, bronchial asthma.

Collection consisting of elecampane root (25), sage leaf (10), mallow root (20), coltsfoot leaf (35) and dill (10). This fee is recommended for older people who need a leisurely long course of treatment for chronic diseases. The product is brewed from the calculation. 1 tbsp. spoon for 1 glass of water. For each reception, a fresh broth is prepared.

Bronchial children: acacia (color) black elderberry (color), linden (color), mallow (color), coltsfoot, thyme, sage, loosestrife, knotweed, horsetail, iron, marshmallow (color), oregano, clover (color), hatyma (color). It is used for bronchitis, bronchial asthma, flu, cough, pneumonia, acute respiratory infections, respiratory tract catarrh. Angina, tonsillitis 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dried leaves in 1 cup of boiling water, wrap and leave for 2 hours, then strain. Rinse your mouth several times a day.

Pour 1 teaspoon of sage with a glass of boiling water, leave until cooled. Drink slowly 30 minutes before meals. If it seems very bitter, you can add honey and lemon.

4 teaspoons of sage-herb leaves, brew with 2 cups of boiling water, leave for half an hour. Gargle.

Gargle with sage: in a glass of warm water 2-3 drops of sage oil, after a few minutes streptococcus and staphylococcus die.

The collection consists of plants with anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties. The collection includes: peppermint leaf, sage leaf, thyme herb and thyme herb in equal amounts. For external use 1 tbsp. a spoonful of collection is brewed with 1 glass of water, boiled for a short time and a warm broth is used to rinse the mouth with angina, inflammation of the gums, periosteum, tonsils, as well as for other purulent and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity. Asthma

During an asthmatic attack, a few small puffs from a cigarette made from dried leaves of dope and sage give a good effect. Smoking mixture: take half a small leaf of dope and one leaf of sage, roll a cigarette, inhale several times with not very strong smoke. The attack passes. It does not cure asthma, but it does bring relief.

With kidney disease

It has diuretic and disinfectant properties. The collection includes: horsetail herb (20), hernia herb (50), birch leaf (30), bearberry leaf (1 5) and lovage root (20). It is used for inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, with poor urine flow (oliguria), edema, urolithiasis, and inflammation of the renal pelvis and bladder. The broth is prepared at the rate of: 1.5 tbsp. tablespoons of the mixture for 1.5 cups of water. Boil and drink warm 3 times a day.

Gastritis Gastric collection with increased acidity: agrimony, St. With hyperacid gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, ulcerative colitis.

Gastric collection for gastritis with normal and low acidity: yarrow, chamomile, agrimony, sage, loosestrife, knotweed, mint, veronica, immortelle. With hypoacid gastritis, indigestion, nausea. Strengthening memory, maintaining clarity of thinking

Sage oil: 2 drops per glass of tea.

Astringent

The collection includes grass agape (10), fenugreek seed (20), plantain leaf (7), licorice root (3), St. John's wort herb (7), sage leaf (17), lovage root (3), peppermint oil (0 ,1). It has anti-inflammatory, protective, astringent properties and inhibits the development of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. It is used for digestive disorders (especially with neurosis), for diseases of the bile ducts, accompanied by heartburn, belching, aversion to food and feeling unwell, with excessive fermentation in the intestinal region, as well as for stomach and duodenal ulcers.

Hair loss Massage with sage oil at a dosage: 1 drop of oil per 5 g of base.

Collection: nettle, hops, sophora (litter), sage. With hair loss, baldness. Inflammation of the gums

Broth (concentrated, for rinsing): 3 tbsp. tablespoons of raw materials in 1 glass of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, drain.

Toothache

Broth (concentrated, for rinsing): 3 tbsp. tablespoons of raw materials in 1 glass of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, drain.

Diseases of the genitourinary system The collection has a diuretic and disinfectant properties. It includes: horsetail herb (20), herb herb (50), birch leaf (30), bearberry leaf (1 5) and lovage root (20). It is used for inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, with poor urine flow (oliguria), edema, urolithiasis, and inflammation of the renal pelvis and bladder. The broth is prepared at the rate of: 1.5 tbsp. tablespoons of the mixture for 1.5 cups of water. Boil and drink warm 3 times a day.

The prostate gland: hazel (leaf), erythematosus, nettles, blackberries, periwinkle (grass), knotweed, mistletoe, iron, horsetail, knotweed, sage, tenacious bedstraw, bedstraw, black poplar (buds), chamomile. For diseases of the prostate gland, adenoma, prostatitis, hypertrophy, oncology of the initial stage.

Kidney collection: horsetail, agrimony, mistletoe, wild carrot (seeds), knotweed, blackberry, sage, weeping herb, mint, mallow, iron pot, beans (shutters), iron ore, string, fireweed (leaf). Regulates water-salt metabolism, is used for pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, edema, sand and urolithiasis.

For prostatitis and adenoma, collection is effective, which also includes sage. Take in equal parts a leaf of sage officinalis, stinging nettle, bearberry, plantain, peppermint, herb of motherwort five-lobed, hernia naked, yarrow, horsetail, flowers of calendula, chamomile, chamomile rhizome. 2 tbsp. collection spoons pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, insist for an hour and a half. Take 0.5 cups 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

"Urinary incontinence": agrimony, toadflax, knotweed, St. John's wort, black dog, lavender (color), sage, chamomile. Colitis It is used for constipation, spastic and chronic colitis.

2 teaspoons of sage should be poured with 2 cups of boiling water, let it brew for 20 minutes, drain. Take 1 tbsp. spoon every 3 hours.

Gastric collection with high acidity: agrimony, St. John's wort, sage, prickly zopnik, thyme, mint, deerbein With hyperacid gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, ulcerative colitis. Cholecystitis

Liver collection: immortelle, agaric, chicory, yarrow, arnica, horsetail, hops, knotweed, mistletoe, mint, sage, wormwood, St. John's wort, loosestrife, chandra. Use for cholecystitis, cholangitis, hepatitis, biliary dyskinesia, enlargement and cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis.

Fungal Diseases Sage essential oil is widely used to treat fungal diseases. Combine 1/2 cup refined sunflower oil and twenty drops of sage essential oil and use it to lubricate the cracks between your fingers.

When treating eczema, use sage oil. To prepare such oil, you need to pour 200 g of chopped sage herb with refined vegetable (preferably almond) oil so that it completely covers the grass, and insist in a dark place for 10 days. Then strain the oil and use it to treat eczema. Regularly lubricate the affected skin with this oil or, applying a small amount to sterile gauze, apply to the affected area and secure with a bandage.

It helps with eczema by ingesting a decoction of sage, burdock, dandelion, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry herbs. Pour 3 tbsp of the indicated herbs. water, bring to a boil and leave. In the morning, boil the broth for another 5 minutes and drink this portion a day in 3 divided doses. Every day you need to make a fresh broth.

For eczema, it is also useful to make lotions from the green shell of walnut fruits, birch leaves, oak bark, stonecrop, lemon balm and sage. Take all components in equal parts, mix, prepare a decoction and apply to the affected areas in the form of compresses and lotions. Psoriasis General and local baths with sage leaf infusion help. A decoction is prepared at the rate of 50-100 g of leaves per 12 liters of boiling water, poured into a bath of water, so that the temperature is about 37 ° C. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes, the course of treatment is 16 baths. Inside for psoriasis, they also take 1 tbsp. spoon infusion of the leaf, prepared in the usual way, 3 times a day.

For the treatment of psoriasis, an ointment based on medicinal sage is also prepared: dry leaves are ground into powder, mixed with ghee - for 1 part of powder - 9 parts of oil, lubricate the affected skin 2 times a day. Diabetes mellitus Anti-inflammatory infusion. For cooking, take 20 g of elderflower flowers, sage leaves, mallow and mix everything well. Pour 20 g of the mixture with 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 2 hours. Then thin out.

Take in equal parts by weight the cuff herb, medicinal herb, tricolor violet herb, smokehouse herb, sage leaf. 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of collection with a glass of boiling water and insist until cooled. Drink during the day in 3 divided doses.

Sage tea lowers blood sugar to some extent. It can be used to treat mild forms of diabetes mellitus. As an antidiabetic agent, sage is used together with the roots of medicinal dandelion, baskets of caraway seeds, hawthorn flowers in a ratio of 2: 3: 2: 2: 2. Take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of the mixture, pour 1 glass of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, cool. Patients drink 50 ml 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Radiculitis With polyarthritis, neuritis, radiculitis, sage leaves are used together with the herb of common thyme, lemon balm, peppermint, black poplar cones. You need to take 50 g of each plant, pour 5 liters of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes and leave for 1 hour. They take warm baths 3 times a week. The course of treatment consists of 15 procedures. Such baths are indicated for post-traumatic arthritis and arthrosis, spondylitis, osteochondrosis. At the same time, you should adhere to a dairy-plant diet rich in vitamins and minerals.

Pulmonary tuberculosis

Breast collection, consisting of sage leaves, anise fruits and pine buds (10 g each), marshmallow root and licorice root in crushed form (20 g each), pour a glass of boiling water, insist 30-40 minutes and appoint in three doses for day.

With increased sweating in patients with tuberculosis, a folk remedy is used: take in equal parts by weight sage leaf, yarrow herb and anise fruits. Prepare a decoction at the rate of 1 tbsp. spoon in a glass of boiling water (soak for half an hour in a water bath, leave for 10 minutes, strain). Take a decoction of 1-3 glasses a day for 2-3 months. Ulcers

A popular medicinal collection that is used for female diseases, such as leucorrhoea, ulcers and abscesses in the vulva, and for inflammatory diseases in the vagina, the decoction is used for daily personal hygiene. For this purpose, take 4 tbsp. spoons of the mixture for 6 glasses of water, boil, filter through a cloth and use for douching, washes and lotions. The collection includes: Knotweed herb, sage leaf, nettle leaf (17.5 each), oak bark (25), chamomile (20) and arnica flowers (2.5).

Purulent wounds

For the treatment of festering wounds and ulcers, with minor burns and frostbite with therapeutic purpose use gauze napkins moistened with sage infusion, appoint general and local baths with infusion.

Hemorrhoids Collection: highlander, nettle, blackberry, toadflax, horsetail, mint, chamomile, mistletoe, lavender, black elderberry (color), sage. With hemorrhoids, bleeding, cracks in the anus.

For the treatment of hemorrhoids, enemas are made with a concentrated infusion (3 tablespoons of leaves per 100 ml of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes) daily, 7 days in a row, they are made with boiled water at room temperature. In this case, it is necessary to follow a diet, take an extract of buckthorn brittle at night, and completely prohibit alcohol.

Collection: Japanese sophora, white mistletoe, horse chestnut, sweet clover, sage, arnica, ginkgo biloba, Caucasian dioscorea. It dissolves and removes organic and inorganic deposits of the general bloodstream, restores the walls of capillaries, veins, arteries with fragility, hemorrhages, vascular hemorrhages, strengthens and gives tone to the heart muscle and vascular walls. It is used for hemorrhages of the brain, heart, eyes, obliterating endarteritis, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, hemorrhoids, dystonia, atherosclerosis due to diabetes, ischemia, angina pectoris, hypertension.

It is used for a common and inconvenient disease - hemorrhoids. The collection includes: yarrow flowers (5), caraway seeds (5), rowan berries (15), comfrey root (15), buckthorn bark (15), horse chestnut flowers (15), fenugreek seed (20) and tricolor violet grass (5), sage (5). The collection is used against hemorrhoids in acute inflammatory conditions and in the chronic course of the disease, with cracks and abscesses in the anal area. From 1 tbsp. spoons of herbs prepare 1 glass of broth and drink 2 times a day. Indigestion Sage tea.

Gastric collection for gastritis with normal and low acidity: yarrow, chamomile, agrimony, sage, loosestrife, knotweed, mint, veronica, immortelle. With hypoacid gastritis, indigestion, nausea. Flatulence

Sage tea.

Nervous disorders, hysteria Drink sage infusion.

The collection consists of herbs that have sedative, antispasmodic and hypnotic effects, and in today's stressful life with its accelerated rhythm has become simply irreplaceable. The collection includes: valerian root (40), chamomile flowers (15), yarrow herb (20), peppermint leaf (10) and lemon balm herb (10), sage (5). This collection is recommended for nervous overexcitation, with autonomic neuroses, insomnia, hysteria and with nervous disorders of adolescence and menopause. The collection is prepared at the rate of: 1 tbsp. spoon for 1 glass of soda, bring to a boil and drink on an empty stomach in the morning and evening before bedtime. Headache Sage tea.

Rub a mixture of base oil and sage, 1/2 teaspoon of base - 1-2 drops of sage oil.

Collection for hypertension, metabolic disorders in the elderly. Slows down the aging process. The collection includes: leaves and flowers of hawthorn (35), rowan fruits (10), yarrow herb (5), buckthorn bark (15), mistletoe herb (50) and knotweed herb (10). The broth is prepared at the rate of: 1 tbsp. collection spoon for 1 glass of water. Bring to a boil, simmer briefly and drink 2 times a day (best on an empty stomach) in small portions. Cold Sage tea.

Gargling with sage, 2-3 drops of sage oil in a glass of warm water, after a few minutes streptococcus and staphylococcus die.

Breast collection, consisting of sage leaves, anise fruits and pine buds (10 g each), marshmallow root and licorice root in crushed form (20 g each), pour a glass of boiling water, insist 30-40 minutes and appoint in three doses for day.

The collection consists of antipyretic herbs and has a diaphoretic, sedative and mild diuretic effect. It is used with an increase in the temperature of a cold in nature, as well as with rheumatic pain in the muscles accompanying any hypothermia. The collection includes: chamomile (5), raspberries (5), poplar buds (10), birch leaf (10), linden blossom (25), willow bark (20) and meadow meadow flowers (20), sage (5 ). Drink collection 2-3 times a day for 1 glass of broth from 1 tbsp. collection spoons. Pneumonia Chest collection, consisting of sage leaves, anise fruits and pine buds (10 g each), marshmallow root and licorice root in crushed form (20 g each), pour a glass of boiling water, insist 30-40 minutes and appoint in three doses in throughout the day.

1 tbsp. Pour a spoonful of sage with 1 glass of milk, boil over low heat under a lid, then let it brew for about 10 minutes, strain, squeeze out the sediment, and boil again. You need to drink a hot drink before bedtime.

Bronchial adult: acacia (color), black elderberry (color), linden (color), mallow (color), coltsfoot, thyme, sage, loosestrife, knotweed, horsetail, iron pot, marshmallow (color), oregano, chandra , veronica. It is used for bronchitis, bronchial asthma, flu, cough, pneumonia, acute respiratory infections, respiratory tract catarrh.

Bronchial children: acacia (color) black elderberry (color), linden (color), mallow (color), coltsfoot, thyme, sage, loosestrife, knotweed, horsetail, iron, marshmallow (color), oregano, clover (color), hatyma (color). It is used for bronchitis, bronchial asthma, flu, cough, pneumonia, acute respiratory infections, respiratory tract catarrh. Inflammation of the oral mucosa 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dried leaves in 1 cup of boiling water, wrap and leave for 2 hours, then strain. Rinse your mouth several times a day.

1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of chopped sage leaves with a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, filter (for rinsing).

Broth (concentrated, for rinsing): 3 tbsp. tablespoons of raw materials in 1 glass of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, drain.

Collected from plants with anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties. The collection includes: peppermint leaf, sage leaf, thyme herb and thyme herb in equal amounts. For external use 1 tbsp. a spoonful of collection is brewed with 1 glass of water, boiled for a short time and a warm broth is used to rinse the mouth with angina, inflammation of the gums, periosteum, tonsils, as well as for other purulent and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity. Measles

Sage tea.

Prevention of caries

Brushing teeth with sage leaves.

Muscle aches

Sage oil poultices.

Arthritis Pour 100 g of leaves with 6 liters of water, boil for 10 minutes. When the broth has cooled to a temperature tolerable by the skin, you can steam your arms or legs for 30-60 minutes. Repeat every day at bedtime for 1-2 months. After the procedure, you must put on woolen socks or gloves, go to bed. Avoid exposure to cold air.

It is used for acute and chronic forms of rheumatic diseases, arthritis and sciatica. The collection includes: birch leaf (20), willow bark (20), knotweed herb (20), nettle leaf (20), meadow meadow flowers (10) and field horsetail herb (5), sage (5). The mixture has warming and at the same time diuretic properties, which helps to remove harmful substances from the body. The collection, which is prepared at the rate of: 1 tablespoon per 1 glass of water, bring to a boil, boil for a short time and drink 2-3 times a day warm. Rheumatism Poultices with sage oil.

It is used for acute and chronic forms of rheumatic diseases, arthritis and sciatica. The collection includes: birch leaf (20), willow bark (20), knotweed herb (20), nettle leaf (20), meadow meadow flowers (10) and field horsetail herb (5), sage (5). The mixture has warming and at the same time diuretic properties, which helps to remove harmful substances from the body. The collection, which is prepared at the rate of: 1 tablespoon per 1 glass of water, bring to a boil, boil for a short time and drink 2-3 times a day warm.

Stone-dissolving collection: sunflower root, black root (root), meadowsweet (root), rosehip (root), wheatgrass (root), agrimony (seeds), wild carrots (seeds). It is used for urolithiasis and cholelithiasis, disorders of water-salt metabolism, gout, rheumatism, polyarthritis, osteochondrosis, arthritis.

Gout

To dissolve bumps on the arms and legs, relieve pain: pour 100 g of leaves into 6 liters of water, boil for 10 minutes. When the hand cools down, you can soar your arms and legs from 30 minutes to an hour. Before that, pour 1 liter and keep hot, pouring into the basin. Do it once a day before going to bed for 1-2 months. After the procedure, put on woolen socks and gloves and go to bed. Avoid cold air.

Stone-dissolving collection: sunflower root, black root (root), meadowsweet (root), rosehip (root), wheatgrass (root), agrimony (seeds), wild carrots (seeds). It is used for urolithiasis and cholelithiasis, disorders of water-salt metabolism, gout, rheumatism, polyarthritis, osteochondrosis, arthritis.

Ulcers in the corners of the mouth

2 cups boiling water 2 teaspoons of dry sage leaves, wrap and leave for 1 hour, then strain. Rinse half a glass of warm broth 3-4 times a day.

1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of chopped sage leaves with a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, filter (for rinsing).

Broth (concentrated, for rinsing): 3 tbsp. tablespoons of raw materials in 1 glass of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, drain. Gingivitis 2 cups boiling water 2 teaspoons of dry sage leaves, wrap and leave for 1 hour, then strain. Rinse half a glass of warm broth 3-4 times a day.

1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of chopped sage leaves with a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, filter (for rinsing).

Broth (concentrated, for rinsing): 3 tbsp. tablespoons of raw materials in 1 glass of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, drain. Piggy

2 cups boiling water 2 teaspoons of dry sage leaves, wrap and leave for 1 hour, then strain. Rinse half a glass of warm broth 3-4 times a day.

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Brew 2 teaspoons of sage leaves in 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, then strain. Take 1 tbsp. l. every 2 hours.

Inflammation of the liver Hepatic collection: immortelle, agrimony, chicory, yarrow, arnica, horsetail, hops, knotweed, mistletoe, mint, sage, wormwood, St. John's wort, loosestrife, chandra. Use for cholecystitis, cholangitis, hepatitis, biliary dyskinesia, enlargement and cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis.

Brew 2 teaspoons of sage leaves in 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, then strain. Take 1 tbsp. l. every 2 hours.

For weight loss: mistletoe, linden (color), blackberry, knotweed, duckweed, loosestrife, mint, sage, acacia (color), succession, knotweed, horsetail, iron ore, black elderberry, corn stigmas. It is used for metabolic and water-salt metabolism disorders, slags, poisons, fatty deposits. Spleen tumor

Grind sage and nettle leaves in equal parts, then mix well. Take the powder 3 times a day at the tip of a knife.

Gastrointestinal tract Brew 2 teaspoons of sage leaves in 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, then strain. Take 1 tbsp. l. every 2 hours.

The collection includes: buckthorn bark (50), wheatgrass rhizomes (20), caraway seeds (10), peppermint (10) and black elderberries (5), sage (5). It has a laxative effect, improves the digestion process, metabolism and prevents excessive fermentation in the intestinal region. This collection is taken for constipation (especially chronic), digestive disorders, obesity, flatulence, poor metabolism. They drink it 1 time a day, at night - 1 tbsp. spoon in a glass of water. The longer the broth is boiled, the stronger it is. Diarrhea

Anti-dripping and fixing mixture. It is used for acute and chronic forms of diarrhea, flatulence, with a large amount of mucus in the feces, as well as in cases where the symptoms indicate a neurosis of the stomach. The collection includes: cinquefoil rhizomes (30), blueberry fruits (30), peppermint leaf (20), navel flowers (Roman chamomile) (10) and sage leaf (10). The broth is prepared from the calculation. 1 tablespoon to 1 glass of water. Boil and drink warm before meals in small portions.

Gastric spasm

Massage with clary sage oil, 3 drops per 1 tbsp. spoon of base oil.

Varicose veins Compresses the sage decoction on the legs.

Collection: Japanese sophora, white mistletoe, horse chestnut, sweet clover, sage, arnica, ginkgo biloba, Caucasian dioscorea. It dissolves and removes organic and inorganic deposits of the general bloodstream, restores the walls of capillaries, veins, arteries with fragility, hemorrhages, vascular hemorrhages, strengthens and gives tone to the heart muscle and vascular walls. It is used for hemorrhages of the brain, heart, eyes, obliterating endarteritis, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, hemorrhoids, dystonia, atherosclerosis due to diabetes, ischemia, angina pectoris, hypertension. With diseases of the thyroid gland

Collection: walnut (leaf), cocklebur, hawthorn (color), agrimony, mistletoe, oregano, lavender, horsetail, mint, weeping herb, sage. It is used for an increase in the thyroid gland with hypothyroidism (lack of iodine), nodes.

Oncological diseases Oncological herbal collection (general): burdock (root), comfrey (root), badan (root), elecampane (root), calamus (root), chernobylnik (root), sophora (fruits), mistletoe, agrimony, celandine, tartar, hemlock, calendula, yarutka, veronica, sage. Oncological diseases of various etiology and localization, all internal tumors: benign and malignant (1, 2, 3, 4 stages), in oncology with metastases, cancer of the lungs, breast, stomach, liver, pancreas, intestines, kidneys, genitourinary system, gynecology, prostate adenoma, mastopathy, fibroma, myoma, treatment and prevention.

Cancer collection (common small): mistletoe, celandine, calendula, yarutka, chernobylnik (root), elecampane (root), agrimony, sage, arnica, nettle, cocklebur, initial, plantain, clover (color), sow thistle (color). Mastopathy, fibroma, myoma, ovarian cyst, oncology of the thyroid gland, adenoma, oncology up to stage 2 of internal organs.

Mastopathy: mistletoe, calendula, St. John's wort, agrimony, sage, arnica, coltsfoot, celandine, walnut (leaf), loosestrife, sweet clover.

Sage in cosmetics

Sage extracts and oils are included in a wide variety of perfumery and cosmetic products: creams, lotions, tonics, shampoos, toothpastes and elixirs; they are also used as a fragrance in the manufacture of colognes and perfumes. Clary sage oil, along with ambergris and musk, is used as a perfume fixer.

Face care

Masks for dry skin

Sage infusion - 1/3 cup, vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. spoon, honey - 2 tsp, water - 1/3 cup.

For the preparation of sage infusion 1/2 tbsp. pour 1/3 cup of boiling water over tablespoons of leaves and flowers and let it brew for 15–20 minutes. Then strain the infusion, mix with slightly warmed vegetable oil and honey until a homogeneous mass is obtained and apply the mixture on the face with a cotton swab or brush. After 20-25 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water and apply a nourishing cream designed for your skin type.

Effectively relieves inflammation of dry skin, as well as nourishes and moisturizes its mask of egg yolk and sage infusion. 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped sage, brew 1/2 cup boiling water and let it brew for 30 minutes. Then strain the infusion and mix it (3 tablespoons) with the egg yolk. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face with a cotton swab. After the mask is slightly dry, apply another layer. Thus, apply 3-4 layers of the mask on the face. After 15–20 minutes, wash off the mask with a cotton swab dipped in sage infusion.

To soften dry skin and restore its lost tone, pour 1/2 cup of boiling milk in 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped sage and let it brew for 40 minutes. It is best to brew sage with milk in a thermos. Apply warm gruel to cleansed skin of the face and neck, cover with gauze folded in several layers, and leave for 20 minutes. In order for the mask to have the maximum beneficial effect, apply it once a week for 1.5 months, and after a month's break, resume the procedure.

You can tone dry skin with a mask made of vegetable oil, sage, egg yolk and fat cottage cheese. Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil over low heat, add a pinch of sage to the oil and cook for about 1 minute. Let it brew for 20 minutes, then mix the sage oil mass with egg yolk and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cottage cheese. Mix everything thoroughly and apply to cleansed skin.

The lotion is useful for easily irritated, especially sensitive skin with dilated capillaries. Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry rose petals, sage, chamomile, mint, finely chopped parsley, add a tablespoon of aloe juice, mix, place in a glass dish with a ground lid. For the procedure, take 1 tbsp each time. a spoonful of the mixture, pour a glass of boiling water, insist in a warm place for 2 hours, filter, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of any sour berry or fruit juice. Wipe your face in the morning and evening instead of washing your face. You don't need to wipe your face. Masks for normal skin To make your skin fresh and elastic and keep it youthful for a long time, use a mask made from a decoction of sage, cottage cheese, milk and fruit juice (apple, peach). 1 tbsp. Pour a spoonful of chopped sage leaves into 100 ml of boiling milk, boil for about 1 minute and let it brew for 20-25 minutes. Then mix the resulting gruel with mashed curd with a fork and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fruit juice. Apply the mixture on face and neck in an even layer, cover with gauze. After 25-30 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water, at the end of washing, rinse your face with sage infusion.

If the skin of your face has lost its freshness, elasticity as a result of your overwork, return it good view you can use a mask of sage infusion, oatmeal and fresh cabbage juice. Brew 1 dessert spoon of chopped sage leaves and flowers with 1 cup boiling water and let it brew for about 20 minutes. After that, strain the infusion, heat a little, but do not boil, and pour 2 tbsp. a spoonful of oatmeal. When the flakes are swollen, add 2 tbsp. spoonful of cabbage juice and apply the mask to your face. After 20-25 minutes, wash it off with warm water and wipe your face with an ice cube made from sage infusion.

In the cold season, the face is often weathered and begins to peel off. A mask of sage, honey, almond oil and chamomile will help relieve skin inflammation. 1 tbsp. a spoonful of sage and 1 teaspoon of dry crushed chamomile flowers, fill in not big amount boiling water so that you get a thick gruel. Lightly heat the almond oil in a water bath, mix with the sage and chamomile gruel and add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey. Apply a thin layer of the mask to cleansed skin for 15–20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. Remains of the mask should be stored in the refrigerator, and when used, heated in a water bath.

In winter, it is advisable to use a mask of kefir, lemon juice, sage oil and egg yolk: sage oil - 15–20 drops, kefir - 3 tbsp. spoons, lemon juice - 1 tsp, egg yolk - 1 pc. Mix all the ingredients and apply the resulting homogeneous mass on your face for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Mask. Required: 1 glass of beer, 1/2 small carrots, 1 small onion, 1/3 cucumber, 1 tbsp. spoon of chopped sage herb. Wash vegetables, grate on a coarse grater and mix with sage. Mix everything thoroughly. Apply the resulting mixture to your face for 20 minutes. Then wash off the mask with cool beer.

Acne remedy. 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry crushed sage or clary sage leaf is poured with a liter of boiling water, insisted, used to wipe the skin of the face and other problem areas several times a day.

Steam bath for the face. It is useful to do such procedures once a week for any skin type. For normal to oily skin, it is the sage bath that is useful - the pores open, the skin softens. Pour boiling water into a wide enamel saucepan, add dry sage leaf (2 tablespoons per glass of water), leave for 5 minutes. You can also use herbal tea bags. Tilt your face over the steam and cover your head with a towel. The steam should not burn the skin. After the procedure, blot your face with a clean linen napkin and apply a light moisturizer. Masks for oily skin In order to tighten the enlarged pores of the skin, reduce its sebum secretion and relieve inflammation, you can apply a mask of sage flowers, egg white and honey: 2 tbsp. pour spoons of sage flowers with a small amount of boiling water. When the gruel has cooled, mix it with the egg white and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply the mask to your face. After 20 minutes, wash off the composition with cool water or sage infusion.

Useful for oily skin and a mask from a decoction of sage, kefir or milk whey and oat flour: 1 tbsp. Pour a spoonful of chopped sage leaves and flowers with a small amount of boiling water. Add a little kefir or milk whey, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of oatmeal and, stirring, heat over low heat or a water bath until thickened. Apply the cooled mass on the face and neck for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

A mask of 2 tbsp. Tones and whitens oily skin. tablespoons of sage leaves and flowers, 1/2 teaspoon of grated lemon zest and a pinch of elder flowers. Combine herbs and lemon zest and pour 1/3 cup boiling water, let it brew for about 30 minutes. Apply the mask to your face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with cool water and rinse your face with chilled sage infusion.

Oily skin is prone to acne, so an anti-inflammatory mask is especially useful for it. Combine dry sage, lemon balm, nettle and St. John's wort and 2 tbsp. pour spoons of the mixture with a small amount of boiling water to make a thick gruel. Apply a warm mass to your face and cover with a gauze mask on top, in which the holes for the eyes and lips are cut. After 25-30 minutes, wash off the mask with cool water.

Healing soap for oily problem skin. This mild cosmetic is also suitable for combination skin care. To prepare it, you will need 150 g of ready-made soap based on olive oil or ordinary glycerin soap and 1/4 cup of concentrated sage infusion. The soap is grated, placed in an enamel bowl and dissolved in a water bath. Then add sage infusion and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then add 10 drops of lavender essential oil to the composition. The soap mixture is poured into small, pre-lubricated molds (you can use cookie cutters or ice molds) and leave for several hours. When the mixture hardens, the pieces of soap are taken out of the molds with the tip of a sharp knife and wrapped in tissue paper. Store the product in a cool place, it remains soft during storage.

Hair care

After shampooing your hair with a shampoo that matches your hair type, it is useful to rinse with herbal infusions. Rinsing hair with sage infusion helps to soften them, acquire shine, and eliminate excess sebum secretion. It is especially useful to rinse oily and normal hair after washing. To prepare an infusion for rinsing hair 2 tbsp. tablespoons of chopped sage, brew 500 ml of boiling water and let it brew for 15–20 minutes. After that, strain the infusion and rinse wet hair with it.

After washing, it is useful to rinse your hair with an infusion of sage, thyme, oregano and hop cones, which must also be rubbed into the scalp. 1 tbsp. a spoonful of a mixture of herbs, taken in equal proportions, brew 500 ml of boiling water, let it brew and strain after 20 minutes.

After washing, it is useful to apply a wrap from infusion of sage, lemon juice and milk once a week to the hair and scalp: sage - 2 tbsp. spoons, water - 2 glasses, lemon juice - 1 teaspoon, milk - 1 glass. Pour the chopped sage with boiling water and let it brew for about 20 minutes. Then strain the infusion, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 glass of milk to it, mix everything, apply to the hair and rub it into the scalp with light, massaging movements. Wrap your head in plastic or put on a hat made of it, and cover the top with a terry towel. After 30 minutes, wash your hair with plenty of warm water without shampoo.

You can apply a compress to restore shine and vitality to hair from sage, chamomile, plantain and flowers pansies... A mixture of 2 parts of sage and the rest of the ingredients, taken in 1 part, pour a small amount of boiling water so that you get a mushy mass. Cool slightly and apply to damp hair after shampooing. Put a plastic cap over your head. After 20-25 minutes, rinse your hair with cool water.

To prevent hair loss, you can wrap your hair and scalp with a mixture of infusion of sage and plantain leaves, honey and egg yolk: infusion of sage - 2 tbsp. spoons, plantain leaves - 1 tbsp. spoon, water - 300 g, honey - 1 tbsp. spoon, egg yolk - 1 pc. Pour boiling water over chopped sage and finely chopped plantain leaves and let it brew for 20-25 minutes. Then strain the infusion, add egg yolk, pounded with honey, to it. Mix everything and apply to hair and scalp. Place a plastic cap over your head. After 1 hour, wash your hair with warm water and a little shampoo.

Compress of sage, chamomile, string, coltsfoot leaves and calendula flowers. Take all the herbs in equal amounts and pour boiling water so as to get a thick mass. Lubricate the scalp and hair with the cooled herbal gruel, wrap your head with plastic and a terry towel. After 30-40 minutes, rinse your hair with cool water.

To restore shine and health to dry hair, you can use wraps from infusion of sage, chamomile and calendula in vegetable oil: sage - 1 spoon, chamomile - 1/2 tbsp. spoons, calendula - 1/2 tbsp. spoons, oil - 1/2 cup. Heat the vegetable oil in a water bath and fill it with a mixture of sage and chopped chamomile and calendula flowers. Pour the herbal oil into a glass jar or bottle, close the lid and place in a dark place for 5-7 days. Then strain the infusion, warm it up slightly and apply it to the hair and scalp. After 1-1.5 hours, wash your hair with warm water and shampoo.

A compress made from olive or vegetable oil, sage infusion and egg yolk moisturizes and nourishes dry hair. 2 tbsp. Pour 1/3 cup boiling water over a tablespoon of dry sage and leave for 20 minutes. Then strain the infusion, mix with 3 tbsp. tablespoons of butter and 2 egg yolks. If you have short hair, halve the ingredients in the compress. Lubricate your hair with the resulting mixture, put on a plastic cap and wrap your head with a terry towel. After 2 hours, wash your hair with warm water and mild shampoo.

2 hours before washing, dry hair can be lubricated with a mixture of 1 tbsp. spoons of aloe juice, egg yolk, 2 teaspoons of honey and 20-25 drops of essential sage oil.

An hour before washing dry hair, you can apply a mixture of castor oil, sage infusion, egg yolk and lemon juice. 1 tbsp. Brew a spoonful of chopped sage with 1 cup boiling water and let it brew for 15–20 minutes. Then strain the infusion, mix it with castor oil and heat the mixture slightly. Mash the egg yolk with a few drops of lemon juice and add it to the sage and oil mixture. Apply the resulting mass to your hair.

In order to reduce sebum secretion of the scalp and strengthen oily hair, it is useful to wrap them once a week with a mixture of whey and infusion of sage and mint: sage - 1.5 tbsp. spoons, mint - 1 tbsp. spoon, water - 1/2 cup, whey - 1/3 cup. Pour boiling water over the sage and mint and let it brew for about 20 minutes. Strain the infusion, mix with milk whey and apply the resulting mixture to your hair. Place a plastic cap over your head. After 1-1.5 hours, wash your hair with shampoo.

For oily hair, a compress made from infusion of sage, nettle, hop cones and lemon peel is useful. 2 tbsp. tablespoons of a mixture of chopped sage leaves, nettles, hop cones and 1/2 teaspoon of grated lemon zest, pour 2 cups of boiling water and let it brew with the lid closed for about 30 minutes. After that, strain the infusion and apply to the hair with a cotton swab. In order for the compress to have the maximum effect, put a plastic cap on your head and wrap it with a terry towel. After 2 hours, rinse your hair with warm water.

A decoction of 1 part sage, 1 part oak bark, 1/2 part horsetail is useful for rinsing oily hair after washing. To prepare the broth, pour 2 tbsp. tablespoons of a mixture of herbs and oak bark 500 ml of water and put in a water bath for 10 minutes. After that, let the broth steep for about 15 minutes, strain it and rinse clean, damp hair with it.

Due to serious diseases, nervous stress, metabolic disorders in the body, hair can begin to fall out intensively. Pour a handful of a mixture of crushed sage leaves, plantain, St. John's wort, nettle and calendula flowers with 1 cup boiling water and let it brew for about 25 minutes. Then strain the infusion, add 2 tbsp. tablespoons of burdock oil and rub the mixture into the scalp. Put on a plastic cap and wrap a towel around your head. After 1.5-2 hours, wash your hair with warm water and shampoo.

Boil 1 glass of dark beer and pour a pinch of dry sage over it. After 30 minutes, strain the infusion and mix with the pulp of rye bread and egg yolk until a gruel is formed. Apply the mixture to your hair and massage lightly into your scalp. Put on a plastic cap. After 2 hours, wash your hair with shampoo.

After washing, it is useful to rub an infusion of sage and birch leaves into the scalp: sage - 1 tbsp. spoon, birch leaves - 1/2 tbsp. spoons, water - 1.5 cups. Pour chopped sage and finely chopped young birch leaves with boiling water. Cover the dish with a lid and let it brew for 40-50 minutes. Strain the infusion and rub into the scalp after washing your hair.

A mixture of decoction of calamus rhizome, infusion of sage, castor oil and egg yolk effectively strengthens the hair roots and prevents the formation of dandruff. 1/2 tbsp. spoon finely chopped calamus rhizome, pour 1/2 glass of water and put in a water bath for 15 minutes. 1 tbsp. Brew a spoonful of chopped sage flowers and leaves with 1 cup boiling water and let it brew for about 20 minutes. Strain the decoction of calamus rhizome and sage infusion, mix, add 2 teaspoons of castor oil and 2 egg yolks, mix everything thoroughly. Apply the resulting mixture to hair 2 hours before washing.

To strengthen hair, rinsing from infusion of sage, burdock leaves and onion husks are useful: sage - 1 tbsp. spoon, burdock - 1/2 tbsp. spoons, onion peel - 1/2 cup, water - 500 ml. Mix chopped dry sage with chopped burdock leaves and onion husks and pour boiling water over everything, let it brew for 30 minutes. Strain the infusion and rinse it with wet, clean hair and rub it into the hair roots.

A mixture of sage infusion and burdock decoction strengthens the hair and restores its shine. 1/2 tbsp. tablespoons of dry sage, brew 1 cup boiling water and let it brew for about 20 minutes. Finely chop the burdock (1 tbsp. Spoon), pour 1 glass of water and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, then cool the broth and strain. Also strain the infusion of sage, mix with a decoction of burdock and rinse your hair 2-3 times a week with the resulting mixture.

In case of severe hair loss, it is useful to make a compress for hair and scalp from infusion of sage, honey and decoction of burdock root 1-2 times a week. For the preparation of infusion 1 tbsp. Pour 1 cup boiling water over sage spoons and let it brew for about 25 minutes. Pour a handful of finely chopped burdock root with 2 cups of water and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain the sage infusion and burdock root decoction, mix and add 2 tbsp. spoons of honey. Apply this mixture to damp hair for 2 hours, then rinse with warm water and shampoo. This compress can be applied to the scalp in the steam room.

To strengthen the hair, you can prepare the following mixture: sage, chamomile, calendula and pansies flowers, pour a small amount of boiling water and leave for half an hour. Then strain the resulting infusion and add the crumb of rye bread to it. You should have a smooth paste. Rub the gruel into the scalp and apply to the hair. Place a plastic cap over your head. After 1.5-2 hours, rinse your hair with plenty of cool water. You can apply this compress 2-3 times a week for severe hair loss.

A mixture of ivy leaf decoction and sage infusion stimulates hair growth, gives it shine and strengthens the roots. 1 tbsp. pour 500 ml of water over a spoonful of chopped ivy leaves and cook in a water bath for 15 minutes, then cool and strain. Pour a pinch of chopped sage with 1 cup boiling water and let it brew for about 20 minutes, strain. Mix the infusion of sage and ivy broth and use a cotton swab to apply the resulting mixture to the scalp every other day for a month.

Another effective means of strengthening hair is a compress, which is prepared from infusion of sage, aloe juice, honey and beer: sage - 1 tbsp. spoon, water - 300 ml, aloe juice - 2 tbsp. spoons, honey - 1 tbsp. spoon, beer - 2 tbsp. spoons. Pour boiling water over the sage and let it brew for about 30 minutes, then strain the infusion and mix with aloe juice, honey and beer. Apply the resulting mixture to your hair, put a plastic cap on your head. After 1.5-2 hours, wash your hair with warm water and shampoo suitable for your hair type.

Wraps made from onion juice and sage infusion help strengthen the hair roots. Grate or finely chop the onion and squeeze the juice out of it. Brew 2 teaspoons of chopped sage with 1 cup boiling water, strain the infusion after 30 minutes and mix with 1/3 cup of onion juice. Rub the resulting mixture into the scalp, put on a plastic cap and wrap your head with a terry towel. After an hour, wash your hair with warm water and shampoo. Rub the mixture into the scalp 2-3 times a week for a month. After a three-week break, you can repeat the course of procedures.

Body care

If irritation or an allergic rash appears on the skin, prepare a compress of sage, chamomile and vegetable oil. 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of a mixture of crushed sage and chamomile flowers with a small amount of boiling water. Add a few drops of vegetable oil to the gruel and apply the resulting mixture to the inflamed skin, cover with gauze and leave for 20-30 minutes, then remove the compress with a cotton swab and rinse with warm water.

On the basis of sage, you can prepare a body lotion intended for skin prone to redness, flaking, rashes: sage - 1 tbsp. spoon, celandine - 1 tbsp. spoon, aloe leaf - 1/2 tbsp. spoons, vodka - 500 ml. Pour sage, celandine, finely chopped aloe leaf into a glass jar, pour vodka and leave to infuse for 7-9 days. Then strain the mixture, squeeze the leaves and store the lotion in the refrigerator. With the resulting lotion, wipe your body skin after a shower or bath.

To cleanse the skin of the body and stimulate metabolic processes in its cells, you can use sage wraps and compresses in the steam room, where, due to exposure to high temperature and steam, the effect of these cosmetics is enhanced.

Sage can be used to cleanse the skin of the body. 2 tbsp. spoon sage, pour 1/4 cup boiling water and place the gruel in a piece of linen or gauze, folded several times. When you shower, wipe your entire body with a piece of cloth wrapped in sage gruel.

In order to soften the skin and make it more elastic, in the steam room you can apply a pre-prepared mixture of infusion of sage, honey and corn flour to the skin of the body. Brew a handful of chopped sage with 2 cups of boiling water, let it brew for 25 minutes, then strain. In the sage infusion, add 2 tbsp. spoons of honey, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of corn flour, mix everything thoroughly and heat for 1-2 minutes in a water bath. The mixture is applied to the skin for 15–20 minutes and washed off with warm water. In the steam room, the healing substances that make up this mixture penetrate the skin faster and deeper.

Rough skin on elbows, knees and feet can be softened with a mixture of sage, vegetable oil and lemon juice: sage - 1 tbsp. spoon, vegetable oil - 1/2 cup, lemon juice - 1 tbsp. spoon. Pour chopped sage with vegetable oil and heat in a water bath for about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice or diluted citric acid to the mixture. In the steam room, apply the mixture to rough skin for 10 minutes. Compress made from sage, vegetable oil and lemon juice can be used at room temperature, only then you need to increase the duration of the procedure to 25-30 minutes. Rinse off the compress with warm water and scrub the skin with a hard washcloth or brush. After that, rinse your skin with cool water, rub with a towel and lubricate with moisturizer.

Sage essential oil is used for body skin care. Many women, after dramatic weight loss, feeding a baby, are faced with the problem of restoring the shape of the breasts and the good condition of her skin. During this period, gymnastic exercises, massage can be combined with the use of a compress that improves the condition of the breast skin. Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a water bath, add 25-30 drops of sage oil and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey. Mix everything thoroughly and apply a warm mixture on the chest, cover with plastic on top and tie a warm scarf or handkerchief around the chest. After an hour, wash off the compress with warm water.

Sage infusion can be used to soften hard calluses on the feet and hands. 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped sage and 2 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers, pour 1 liter of boiling water, let it brew for about 20 minutes. Pour the infusion into a basin, add 1/2 l hot water and put a leg or hand with a callus in it. The duration of the bath is 15–20 minutes. Do the procedure daily until a good result is obtained.

Sage oil is used to prepare a cream that stimulates cell metabolism in the skin and rejuvenates it. This cream is suitable for aging body skin. Fresh leaves and flowers of sage, nettle, calendula, parsley, taken in equal quantities, pass through a meat grinder. 2 tbsp. keep the spoons on fire in a water bath for 1-2 minutes, then add 2 tbsp. tablespoons of the chopped mixture of herbs and heat for about 1 minute. After a bath or steam room, when the pores on the skin are enlarged, apply the cream evenly on the skin of the body, rubbing it especially carefully into the neck area. After 20-25 minutes, remove the cream with a sponge soaked in warm water. You need to use the cream 2-3 times a week.

For dry, aging skin, wraps made from infusion of sage, vegetable oil, honey, camphor alcohol, egg yolks and beeswax are useful. 2 tbsp. Spoons of chopped sage pour 500 ml of boiling water, strain after 30 minutes. Vegetable oil and beeswax in an enamel bowl, melt in a water bath, add sage infusion and remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp to the hot mixture. spoons of honey, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of camphor alcohol and 2 egg yolks. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on the skin for 1.5-2 hours, then take a bath or shower.

In winter, from exposure to cold temperatures, the skin of the hands often becomes red, rough, and begins to peel off. You can soften it with a sage and starch compress. 1 tbsp. Brew a spoonful of dry sage with 1 cup boiling water, let it brew for about 30 minutes. Then strain the infusion and dilute them with 2 tbsp. tablespoons of potato starch. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously, until thickened. Cool the mixture slightly and apply to hands. Put on plastic gloves. After half an hour, wash your hands with warm water without soap. This procedure must be carried out daily.

Sage infusion can be used to prepare a cream for body skin prone to inflammation and allergic rashes. Pour a pinch of sage over 1/2 cup boiling water and let it brew for 30 minutes. Then strain the infusion, mix with 5 tbsp. spoons of petroleum jelly, slightly warming it up in a water bath. You need to use such a cream after a shower or bath, and store it in the refrigerator.

Rubbing with infusions of sage mixed with others helps to get rid of "goose bumps" medicinal plants... Take 2 parts minced sage, 1 part mint, 1/2 part peony petals, 1 part arnica and combine. 1 tbsp. Brew a spoonful of the mixture with 500 ml of boiling water and let it brew for 25 minutes. After that, strain the infusion and wipe the skin with it after taking a bath or shower (with a cotton swab).

If there are many small cracks, wounds or inflamed areas on the skin of your body, wipe it daily with a mixture of sage infusion and decoction of chamomile, nettle, plantain, celandine. Pour 1 tbsp into boiling water (250 ml). a spoonful of a mixture of chamomile, nettle, celandine and plantain and simmer for about 1 minute, then let it brew for 20 minutes. Brew a pinch of sage with 1 cup boiling water and leave for 30 minutes, then strain. Mix the sage infusion with the herbal infusion and store the mixture in the refrigerator. Wipe with a cotton swab dipped in the resulting mixture, the skin of the body twice a day.

When an allergic rash appears on the body, it is useful to use the following mixture: sage - 1/2 tbsp. spoons, alcohol - 150 ml, mint infusion - 1/2 cup. 1/2 tbsp. Pour 150 ml of alcohol into the sage spoon and let it brew for about 3 days. Brew a pinch of fresh mint leaves with 1/2 cup boiling water and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Strain the sage infusion, add the mint infusion to it and apply the mixture to the body skin with a cotton swab 2 times a day.

If the skin of your body begins to peel off, becomes covered with reddish spots, mix chopped sage with finely chopped marshmallow root and brew the mixture (sage - 2 teaspoons, marshmallow root - 3 teaspoons, water - 500 ml) with boiling water. Let it brew for about 3 hours, then strain and apply the infusion to the skin with a cotton swab.

You can relieve inflammation of the skin of the body with the help of infusion of sage and flaxseed. 1 tbsp. a spoonful of a mixture of sage and flaxseed, brew with 2 cups of boiling water and let it brew for about an hour. Strain the infusion and wipe the inflamed skin with it 2-3 times a day.

In the spring, when, due to a lack of vitamins, the skin of the body often becomes dry, dehydrated, it is useful to lubricate it with this mixture: 1/2 tbsp. tablespoons of dry sage, brew 1 cup boiling water, strain after 30 minutes, mix with 1 tbsp. spoon of carrot juice, 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable oil and apply with a cotton swab on the skin of the body for 1-2 hours.

With enlarged pores on the skin of the body, as well as with its tendency to redness, wraps from infusion of sage, milk whey, eggs and orange or lemon peel are useful: sage - 1.5 tbsp. spoons, lemon zest, water - 1.5 cups, whey - 1 cup, eggs - 1 pc. Mix chopped dry sage with grated zest and boil with boiling water, let it brew for about 25 minutes. Combine the milk whey with the egg, add the strained infusion of sage and zest and mix everything. Apply the resulting mass to the skin after a bath or shower.

A bath with sage infusion has an analgesic effect in case of joint diseases, it is recommended after fractures of the limbs and other injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Such baths are good for the skin as well: they tighten pores and get rid of excessive sweating. The bath is prepared at the rate of 8-10 liters of sage infusion per 200 liters of water at a temperature of 35–37 ° C. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. 18 baths are enough for one course of treatment.

For tired, aging skin, it is useful to use a mixture of sage infusion and lemon juice. Brew a pinch of sage with 1 cup boiling water, strain the infusion after half an hour and mix with 1/2 cup of lemon juice. With the resulting mixture, wipe your skin every evening.

An infusion of sage, St. John's wort, leaves of coltsfoot, plantain and nettle will help to make the skin of the body silky, elastic. Take all herbs in equal amounts and 1 tbsp. Brew a spoonful of the mixture with 2 cups of boiling water. After 20-25 minutes, strain the infusion and apply to the skin with a cotton swab. With regular use of this remedy, you will achieve the desired result.

Foot bath. This procedure relieves fatigue after physical exertion, sports; it will be especially useful if you have a "stand-up" job. In addition, the antiseptic properties of sage help to cope with fungal diseases of the feet or serve as a preventive measure against these unpleasant phenomena. An infusion of sage and rosemary is prepared, for which they take 25 g of a dry leaf of each plant. Infusion is poured into 3.5 liters of hot water, 1 small onion, 1 clove of garlic, a 1 square meter piece of fresh ginger root are added. cm (all this is pre-crushed) and boiled over low heat for 5 minutes. The composition is removed from the heat and allowed to brew for 10 minutes, filtered, cooled to a temperature of about 37 ° C and 20 drops of essential oil are added tea tree... Pour the mixture into a basin. The duration of the procedure is 30 minutes.

Sage in cooking

Sage helps the body digest fatty foods. They are used to season soups, salads, stewed vegetables, fish, poultry, and fatty meat dishes.

A pinch of sage will add a more pleasant, subtle flavor to gravy and omelet with cheese and herbs, grilled meats, especially pork and game, minced meat, kidneys and ham. Meat flavored with sage becomes tastier and more tender and easier to digest. Chicken liver cooked with sage is considered a delicacy with a very subtle, spicy flavor. It is used to improve the taste and aroma of boiled fish.

Since it does not lose its aroma and taste during the heat treatment, it is added to the first and second courses 10 minutes before being cooked. Dried sage leaf powder can be sprinkled on many meat dishes... The sage powder gives the fish a special aroma.

As a separate spice, this plant is used to make salads, vegetable dishes.

When dry, this plant is used to add additional aroma in some beers and wines.

The leaves are used in alcoholic beverages, fish, canning and food concentrate industries. They have a strong pungent-spicy smell, spicy bitter taste. It goes well with medicinal rosemary. They are used to season salads, soups, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, sweet dishes. Sage gives grated cheeses and pie fillings a spicy aroma.

Snacks

Eggplant with nuts

Composition: eggplants - two pieces, walnuts - 150 g, garlic - 1 clove, mayonnaise - to taste, salt - to taste, vegetable oil - for frying, sage - 3 g.

Peel the eggplants, cut into circles, sprinkle with salt and leave for half an hour. Then we rinse the eggplants under running water. Peel the garlic and pass it through the garlic bowl. Grind the walnut kernels into crumbs, combine with mayonnaise, garlic mass, and mix well until smooth. Fry the eggplants in heated vegetable oil until golden brown. Then remove from heat, put on a dish and cool. Pour the eggplant with cooked peanut sauce and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Sprinkle with sage leaf powder before serving.

Prefabricated salad

Composition: mayonnaise - 250 g, white cabbage - 200 g, chicken fillet - 150 g, garlic - 3 cloves, tomato - 1 pc., cucumber - 1 pc., bell pepper - 1 pc., sage - 3 g, carrots - 1 pc. ., egg - 1 pc., 1/2 lemon (juice), soy sauce - 3 tbsp. tablespoons, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.

Finely chop the cucumber, tomato, cabbage, bell pepper, grate the carrots. Prepare an omelet from an egg, chop it finely. Cut the chicken fillet into strips, fry with spices and salt. All ingredients are laid out in separate piles on a dish, with a chicken in the center.

Sauce preparation: combine the garlic passed through a press with mayonnaise, black pepper, sage, soy sauce and lemon juice, mix. Pour the salad with sauce right on the table (so that the vegetables remain crispy), then mix.

Green peas and iceberg lettuce salad

Composition: green peas - 300 g, green onions - 3 pcs., iceberg lettuce - 0.5 pcs., sage powder - 2 g, butter - 1 tbsp. spoon, water - 1 tbsp. spoon, lemon - 1 pc., salt, pepper to taste.

Cut the green onions into thin rings. Put together with peas and water in a saucepan and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender for 4–5 minutes. Add butter. Chop the salad, but not very thinly. Add to a saucepan with peas and onions and, stirring occasionally, simmer for a minute. The salad should soften partly and remain crispy partly. If you cook with Chinese cabbage, then all vegetables, from the beginning, are laid at the same time. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, add sage powder and drizzle with fresh lemon juice, let cool slightly and serve.

Composition: hard cheese - 200 g, large cucumbers - 2 pcs., garlic - 2 cloves, bell pepper - 1 pc., mayonnaise - 3 tbsp. spoons, parsley, sage powder and dill.

Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into almost transparent, very thin strips. Grate cheese on a fine grater, add garlic passed through a press and finely chopped herbs. Finely chop the pepper, add to the cheese, fill the filling with mayonnaise, mix. Put the filling on each strip of cucumber, roll up. Put the appetizer on a dish, you can stick a candle in each roll.

Rice and vegetable salad

Composition: boiled rice - 300 g, apples - 100 g, tomatoes - 100 g, fresh cucumbers - 150 g, sour cream - 100 g, sage powder - 2 g, parsley, sugar, salt - to taste.

Pour the washed and dried rice into boiling oil with constant stirring. Without allowing a significant change in the color of the rice under the influence of hot oil, add boiling water to the rice, close the dishes with a lid and stand in this state for 15 minutes to swell and bring to readiness. Mix with sour cream, finely chopped parsley, sage, sugar and salt, put in a slide in a salad bowl. Cut apples, tomatoes and cucumbers into thin slices and place on top of the rice.

Bouquet salad

Composition: shrimp (boiled) - 150 g, crab sticks - 100 g, carrots (boiled) - 2 pcs., egg (boiled) - 2 pcs., pineapple (canned, washers) - 4 pcs, honey mushrooms (pickled) - 100 g, garlic - 2 cloves, sage - 2 g, salt (to taste), herbs (for decoration), sweet red pepper (for decoration), mayonnaise, cheese (for toast, in plates) - 3 pcs.

Peel the boiled shrimp from the shell. Cut in small pieces. Cut the crab sticks into cubes. Peel and chop the eggs. Cut the pineapple into cubes as well. Chop the mushrooms and sprinkle with sage. Combine all the ingredients, salt, add garlic passed through a press, season with mayonnaise. Place the salad on a flat dish. Peel and grate boiled carrots. Spread evenly over the salad. Cut each slice of cheese into 4 pieces. Roll the resulting squares into a small bag - these are "calla lilies". We decorate the salad with "calla lilies", we make the "pistils" from pepper. Decorate with herbs.

Chicken salad with mushrooms

Composition: chicken breast - 400 g, champignons - 300 g, prunes - 200 g, cheese - 200 g, sage powder - 3 g, potatoes - 3 pcs., egg - 3 pcs., cucumber, mayonnaise for dressing.

Pre-boil chicken breast, eggs and potatoes with sage until tender. Pour boiling water over prunes for 15 minutes. Fry the mushrooms in vegetable oil. Put in a split form in layers, first cut into medium pieces of prunes. Then boiled chicken breast, cut into pieces. A layer of mayonnaise. Then diced potatoes. A layer of mayonnaise. Then a layer of fried mushrooms. Do not add mayonnaise after mushrooms. Then a layer of grated eggs on a fine grater goes into the salad. A layer of mayonnaise. The next layer is cheese, grated on a coarse grater. On top of the salad, grate the cucumber on a medium grater or cut into thin rings. Decorate the salad as you wish.

Salmon pie with cream cheese

Composition: cream cheese cheese - 250 g, chopped parsley, chopped chives, powdered sage - 5 g, smoked salmon in slices - 800 g, whipped cream, salmon caviar for decoration, for the sauce: mayonnaise - 0.5 cups, egg whites - 2 pcs., capers - 50 g.

Salmon pie with cream cheese is a delicious cold appetizer. Beat the cheese until softened, add chopped parsley and chives and mix thoroughly. You can cook the cream cheese yourself: put 300 g of 20% sour cream in cheesecloth folded in 4 layers, tie the cheesecloth in a knot and hang it for a day so that the serum is glass. Use the cheese that remains in the gauze for cooking.

Cover a cake pan with a diameter of 20 cm with a removable bottom with baking paper, put a layer of salmon slices on it, brush with the cheese mixture and repeat the layers until the pan is full. Then cover the dish with baking paper and place in the freezer.

Before serving, put the cake out of the mold on a smooth surface, remove the paper, cut into small pieces with a very sharp knife and refrigerate for defrosting.

Prepare the sauce: in a blender, beat the mayonnaise with egg whites and dried capers until smooth. Put a portion of the pie on a plate, pour over the sauce, sprinkle with chives and decorate with whipped cream and salmon caviar. Can be garnished with cheese flakes and shrimp.

Pickled herring

Composition : salted herring - 2 pcs., water - 1 glass, onions - 1 pc., bay leaf, black peppercorns, granulated sugar, 3% vinegar - 1 tbsp. spoon, carrots - 1 pc., herbs, sage powder - 5 g.

Cut the pure herring fillet. Put onions, bay leaves, peppercorns, sage, vinegar and granulated sugar into boiled water and let it boil. When the marinade has cooled, add the semi-boiled carrots to it. Place the herring fillet in a non-oxidizing dish, pour over the marinade and leave in the refrigerator for a day.

When serving, roll the fillets into a roll and chop with a skewer, sprinkle with marinade, garnish with onions, herbs.

Salad for the winter

Composition: tomatoes (green or brown) - 2 kg, carrots - 500 g, onions - 500 g, bell peppers - 1 kg, parsley (root) - 200 g, parsley (greens) - 30 g, vinegar (table) - 200 ml , vegetable oil - 500 ml, salt - 100 g, allspice and black pepper - 10 peas each, sage - 1 leaf per jar, cloves - 10 pcs. bay leaves - 7-10 pcs.

Meaty tomatoes average size cut into 4 slices. Cut the seeds from the pepper, cut it into pieces. Peel the carrots and parsley roots and cut into strips or cubes. Peel the onion and cut into rings no more than 5 mm thick. Wash the parsley and chop finely. Bring the vegetable oil to a boil, boil for 7 minutes and cool to 70 ° C. Heat the jars, pour hot oil into them and add spices. Mix the prepared vegetables, adding salt and vinegar to taste, and place tightly in jars with vegetable oil. Sterilize in boiling water.

First meal

Beef soup with dried apricots

Composition : beef - 500 g, creamy margarine - 2 tbsp. spoons, onions - 1-2 pcs., tomato puree - 2 tbsp. spoons, potatoes - 4 pcs., dried apricots - 200 g, pepper, sage - 3 g, herbs.

Boil meat broth. Finely chop the onions and lightly fry in creamy margarine, add the tomato puree and do not remove from the heat until the tomato thickens and the fat turns red. Put prepared onion, diced potatoes, washed dried apricots, salt, pepper in the strained broth and cook until tender. When serving, put boiled meat in the soup and sprinkle with sage and herbs.

Beef soup with meat pudding

Composition : broth - 1 l, carrots - 1 pc., parsley - 1 root, boiled beef - 200 g, celery - 1 root, onion - 1 pc., salted lard - 30 g, butter - 50 g, eggs - 2 pcs. ., city roll or white bread - 4 slices, some ground crackers, milk for soaking the roll, parsley, sage - 5 g, salt, bay leaf - 1 pc., black pepper - 1-2 peas.

Boil the broth with spices, strain, add the diced roots, salt and cook until the roots are soft. Remove from heat, add parsley and sage. Serve pudding as a dressing.

Cooking the pudding. Cut lard into small pieces, fry finely chopped onion and beef on it, cut into small cubes, grind butter with yolks. Soak a roll in milk and mash. Beat the whites and mix with meat, rolls, yolks, adding a little ground breadcrumbs. Form a ball, put on a baking sheet and bake in the oven over low heat. Cool, cut into small cubes, arrange in bowls and pour over the soup.

Meat soup with vegetables

Composition : beef (or low-fat pork) - 300 g, butter - 50 g, onion - 1 pc., carrots - 1 pc., parsley and celery - 0.5 each root, cabbage - 0.25 head of cabbage, potatoes - 2 pcs. ., tomatoes - 3 pcs. or tomato paste - 1 tbsp. spoon, sage - 3 g, parsley.

Cut the meat into small cubes, chop the onion, finely chop the rest of the vegetables. Saute the onions in oil, add the meat and fry. Add some water and simmer until almost cooked. Then put in all the vegetables, add water and until cooked. After removing from heat, add parsley.

Lentil and Prune Soup

Composition : beef - 400 g, lentils - 100 g, potatoes - 300 g, walnuts - 0.5 cups, onions - 1-2 pcs., prunes - 100 g, melted lard - 2 tbsp. spoons, sage powder - 5 g, wheat flour - 2-3 tbsp. spoons, pepper and dill.

Place selected, washed, soaked lentils in boiling broth and cook until tender, then add diced potatoes, sautéed onions, sage and wheat flour, prunes, fried mashed chi nuts and cook until tender. When serving, put boiled beef in the soup and sprinkle with dill and ground black pepper.

Pearl barley soup with lamb

Composition : lamb - 100 g, pearl barley - 100 g, carrots - 40 g, parsley (root) - 10 g, onions - 40 g, fat - 10 g, sage - 3 leaves, herbs, salt, spices, broth or water - 800 g.

Cut the roots and onions into small cubes and sauté. Put prepared pearl barley into boiling broth or water and cook at low boil for 40 minutes (the soup should be relatively transparent). Add browned vegetables, salt, sage, spices 20 minutes before the end of cooking. When serving, add a piece of lamb and herbs.

In the case of cooking soup with mushroom broth, cut the boiled mushrooms into strips and put in the soup along with the browned vegetables.

Noodles soup

Composition : lamb - 110 g, peas - 40 g, lamb fat - 30 g, onions - 40 g, wine vinegar - 20 g, beans - 40 g, homemade noodles, sage - 3 g, herbs, pepper, bay leaf, broth - 800 g.

Cut lamb with bone in 2-3 pieces per serving and cook with peas. 20 minutes before the end of cooking, add the onion, sautéed in lamb lard, sage, bay leaf, pepper, beans, and 10 minutes after that - homemade noodles, cut in the form of rhombuses or triangles. Season the finished soup with vinegar and sprinkle with herbs.

Thick lamb soup

Composition : lamb - 400 g, garlic - 4-5 cloves, potatoes - 300 g, marjoram - 2 pinches, sage - 5 g, black pepper - 1-2 peas, flour - 2 tbsp. spoons, salt.

Boil meat broth. 10 minutes before the end of cooking, add the potatoes cut into small cubes, salt, mashed garlic, marjoram, sage. Then stir the flour in a glass of water and pour into the soup, bring to a boil again and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat and mash potatoes.

Southern Vegetable Soup

Composition : ham - 150 g, onion - 2 pcs. or young green onions - 2 stalks, garlic - 1 wedge, cabbage or other vegetables (spinach, green pea etc.) - 500 g, tomatoes - 200 g, salt, pepper, sage - 3 g, black stale bread - 4 slices, margarine or vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. spoons.

Chop the onion and garlic finely and fry in vegetable oil, add the tomatoes, sage and simmer slightly. Finely chop the cabbage, salt, pepper and boil in a little water. Cut the ham into cubes, lightly fry and add to the vegetables. Lightly brown the slices of bread over the fire and pour over the soup.

Potato soup with stew

Composition : water or broth - 1.5 l, potatoes - 400 g, lard - 80 g, flour - 40 g (about 2 tablespoons), onion - 1 pc., garlic - 2 cloves, canned beef stew - 200 g , salt, caraway seeds, sage - 3 g, black ground pepper, sweet ground bell pepper - 0.5 tsp.

Saute finely chopped onion with 40 g lard, add salt, pepper, cumin and paprika, peeled potatoes, diced. Fry everything lightly, add water or broth and cook for 10-15 minutes. In the remaining bacon, fry the flour until brownish, dilute it with a little water and pour into the broth, put the beef together with the juice contained in the jar, garlic, sage, bring to a boil, cook for another 10 minutes and remove from heat.

Tripe soup

Composition : tripe - 1 kg, water or broth - 2 l, onion - 1 pc., paprika (ground Bulgarian red pepper) - 1 tsp, butter - 50 g, flour - 1 tbsp. spoon, sage - 5 g, a pinch of marjoram, garlic - 4-5 cloves, carrots - 1 pc., celery - 0.5 root.

Put the tripe in water, bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Drain, pour 2 liters of cold water again and cook until soft. Then remove the scar, rinse well under running water, cut into strips. Grate the carrots and celery on a coarse grater. Dice the onion, sauté in oil, add flour, stir and fry until golden brown with marjoram, crushed garlic, paprika, carrots and celery. Pour everything with broth, bring to a boil, put a tripe and cook for 10 minutes.

Soup kharcho

Composition : rice groats - 70 g, onions - 80 g, table margarine - 40 g, tomato paste - 30 g, sauce - 30 g, garlic - 6 g, hops-suneli (dried herbs) - 1 g, spices (black and red pepper, bay leaf, sage), boiled beef or lamb (brisket) - 150 g, water - 1 liter, capsicum, salt.

Chop the beef or lamb brisket into 30 g pieces, cook at a slow boil until half cooked, periodically skimming off the foam. Then strain the broth. Saute tomato paste with onions and fat removed from the broth. Finely chop the capsicum. Pre-soak the rice grits. Put pieces of meat, prepared rice grits, sautéed onions in boiling broth and cook until tender. At the end of cooking add sautéed tomato, pepper, sauce, herbs, salt, crushed garlic.

Meat can be cooked in broth until tender and put in soup when served with parsley or cilantro.

Creamy soup with croutons

Composition : potatoes - 500 g, lentils - 200 g, onions - 100 g, sage - 3 g, garlic - 1 slice, celery (root) - 60 g, butter - 40 g, water - 2 l, peppercorns, salt , greens.

Chop the peeled potatoes, add lentils, onions, garlic, parsley, celery root, add water and cook for 2-3 hours. Strain through a sieve and rub. Add the broth to the resulting puree to make a puree soup, salt, pepper and butter. Serve hot with croutons.

Carrot puree soup

Composition : carrots - 320 g, sage - 3 g, flour for white sauce - 20 g, butter - 20 g, milk - 150 g, egg - 0.25 pcs., broth - 700 g, rice groats - 20 g, croutons - 40 g.

Saute the prepared carrots in a pan, then simmer in the broth until tender and rub. Combine mashed carrots with white meat or fish sauce, dilute with broth, add salt to taste, bring to a boil. Season with egg-milk mixture and butter.

When serving, you can add crumbly rice to the ready-made soup.

Small croutons are served separately.

Second courses

Roast from the back

Composition : the back of the lamb carcass - 2 kg, salt, butter or fat - 2 tbsp. spoons, red pepper, chopped garlic - 0.75 tsp, mustard, rosemary or marjoram, sage - 5 g, potato starch, side dish, sauce.

Peel two 1 kg pieces of lamb (back) together with ribs about 10 cm long to remove film and excess fat. Peel the bones 4 cm from meat and wrap the stripped ends in foil. Grate the meat with spices (if necessary, bandage so that the piece of meat is even), put in a hot pan, pour over with heated oil and fry in a preheated oven at 175 ° C, occasionally adding a little liquid and pouring juice on the meat. When the roast is ready, pour hot water into the pan, add the potato starch mixed with cold water, stir, heat and strain. Serve the sauce for the roast separately.

Transfer the roast to a preheated dish in whole pieces, crossed bones up, put a sharp knife next to it. On the same dish, put various side dishes, boiled bean pods or Brussels sprouts, whole small onions, fried along with the roast.

Serve whole baked potatoes separately.

Solyanka in Georgian

Composition : beef - 500 g, onions - 100 g, pickles - 150 g, tomato - 50 g, wine - 0.25 cups, oil - 120 g, herbs - 10 g, sage - 5 g, garlic, salt, pepper, bouillon.

Peel the beef (tenderloin, thin edge) from the tendons, rinse and cut into pieces, add finely chopped onions and fry in a well-heated pan with oil. Then transfer to a saucepan, add browned tomato, peeled and sliced ​​pickles, a clove of garlic, sage, salt and pepper, pour in grape wine, 2-3 tbsp. spoons of broth and, covered with a lid, simmer for 40 minutes. When serving, sprinkle with parsley or cilantro.

Composition : lamb - 500 g, flour - 25 g, wine - 0.25 l, tomato paste - 10 g, vegetable oil - 20 g, carrots - 70 g, celery, garlic - 1 wedge, sage - 3 g, bay leaf , rosemary leaf, salt, pepper, garnish.

Cut the peeled lamb meat into large pieces, salt and pepper. Add vegetables, bay leaves and rosemary leaves. Fry all this in a pan, then sprinkle with flour, add tomato paste, stew a little more and add 0.25 liters of water and wine. Then stew the meat until tender and serve with boiled rice.

Pork stew

Composition : meat (brisket, legs, heart and liver) - 600 g, smoked brisket - 100 g, onions - 1 pc., leeks - 1 pc., carrots - 3 pcs., turnips - 1 pc. or rutabaga - 0.5 pcs., parsley root, fat - 1 tbsp. spoon, tomato puree - 1 tbsp. spoon, salt, pepper, bay leaf, sage - 5 g, flour - 0.5 tbsp. spoons, sour cream - 0.5 cups, herbs, water or bone broth - 2 cups.

It's time to beat the fried pork with bones, place in a saucepan. Dip the onion, fried with oil, there, sprinkle the meat with vinegar, pepper, add tomato sauce and simmer for half an hour over low heat. Cut the pulp into cubes, fry with the chopped smoked brisket and roots in a roast pan, add liquid and simmer under a lid over low heat until cooked. Warm up tomato puree and flour in fat. Mix the resulting mixture with meat and vegetables and cook for another 8-10 minutes. Then add sour cream, spices and herbs. Serve boiled potatoes, rice or pasta, raw vegetable salad as a side dish.

Baked pork roll with prunes

Composition : pork loin - 1 kg, prunes - 100 g, salt, mustard, water or broth, onion - 1 pc., parsley, sage - 3 g, flour - 2 tsp, sour cream.

Remove the ribs from the meat and rub it with salt and mustard. Remove the bones from the presoaked prunes and cover a piece of meat with them, roll the meat into a roll and tie with a thread. Bake on a baking sheet at 160–170 ° C, pouring water or broth on the meat from time to time for about 2 hours. An hour after the start of baking, place the onion and parsley cut into rings. The roll is served hot or cold. To the hot roll, prepare the sauce from the liquid remaining on the baking sheet, add flour and sour cream and cook for 5-6 minutes. Fried or baked potatoes, fried or stewed vegetables are suitable as a side dish.

Chicken with carrots

Composition : chicken - 1.1 kg, butter - 150 g, onion - 50 g, carrots - 1 kg, granulated sugar - 30 g, aromatic herbs (sage), chicken broth, salt.

Salt the prepared pieces of fillet and chicken legs, fry in oil, sauté and add finely chopped onion and pour over the chicken broth so that all pieces are covered with it. Add aromatic herbs, cover and simmer over low heat until soft.

As a side dish, cook carrots, boiled or stewed with sugar and butter, cut into circles.

Pilaf with herbs

Composition : rice - 250 g, broth - 500 g, butter - 150 g, cheese - 150 g, salt, sage, saffron.

Sort out and rinse the rice thoroughly, pour it into a saucepan, pour in a small amount of broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, and gradually pouring in the broth. Add salt and some herbs (saffron, sage) to the cooked rice. Then add butter and grated cheese. Mix everything thoroughly and serve.

Rabbit roast

Composition : rabbit meat - 1 kg, garlic - 1 wedge, parsley - 1 bunch, olive oil - 80 g, bacon - 120 g, sage - 5 g, small onions - 10 pcs., white wine - 150 g, hot water - 250 g, tomato puree - 20 g, mushrooms - 200 g, herbs, side dish.

Finely chop parsley, garlic, small onions. Pour the melted butter into a prepared saucepan, put sliced ​​bacon, processed rabbit pieces. Then add whole onions and a mixture of finely chopped onions and herbs. Stir, add a little wine and water and put on the fire to simmer for about one hour, then add the tomato, sage and chopped mushrooms and continue to simmer until tender.

When serving the meat, pour the juice in which it was stewed. Sour cabbage, mashed potatoes, beans, vegetables are preferred as a side dish.

Eggs fried with mushrooms

Composition : large porcini mushrooms - 5-6 pcs., oil - 4 tbsp. spoons, eggs - 7-8 pcs., salt to taste, sage, black pepper, parsley.

Finely chop the peeled and washed mushrooms, salt and fry in oil until soft. Season the beaten eggs with salt, sprinkle with black pepper, sage and finely chopped parsley, pour over the mushrooms and fry. Serve hot with different salads.

Scrambled eggs with sausage and onions

Composition : butter - 20 g, eggs - 4 pcs., cheese - 20 g, sausage - 60 g, onions - 25 g, sage, butter, parsley.

Fry onions in oil, then sausage, cut into strips, heat everything together and pour out the eggs. When the eggs begin to harden, sprinkle with grated cheese, green onions, herbs. The eggs are best served in the same bowl in which they were cooked.

Omelet with meat

Composition : meat - 175 g, green onions - 50 g, sage - 3 g, eggs - 2 pcs., flour - 6 g, butter - 20 g, milk - 60 g, salt, side dish - 200 g.

Skip the meat twice through a meat grinder with a fine wire rack, beat the eggs, add finely chopped green onions, salt, flour, milk. Then mix everything and pour into a hot frying pan with oil. When the resulting mass thickens, put it in the oven and bring it to readiness. For a side dish, you can cook crumbly rice, french fries. Decorate the omelet with herbs.

Chicken omelet

Composition : chicken - 200 g, tomato - 1 pc., butter - 30 g, lemon - 0.5 pcs., eggs - 4 pcs., water - 100 g, onions - 50 g, sage, herbs.

Lightly fry the boiled chicken fillet in a pan, fry the onions, add lemon juice. Pour the prepared omelet into the pan and, as soon as it begins to harden, put chicken meat, tomato slices, fried onions, herbs on it, fold the omelet in half so that the minced meat is in the middle, and bake in the oven.

Spicy chicken rolls

Composition: zucchini - 2 pcs., olive oil - 50 g, chicken fillet - 300 g, sage - 5 g, cheese - 50 g, garlic - 2 prongs, pepper, salt to taste.

Wash the zucchini and cut into strips of about 0.5 cm. Cover the baking sheet with baking paper, spread the zucchini, grease a little with olive oil, sprinkle with sage and salt. Place in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 7 minutes to soften the zucchini and curl better. Cut the chicken fillet into thin longitudinal strips, beat off a little, season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, stir and leave to marinate a little.

Put strips of chicken meat on prepared zucchini, sprinkle with grated hard cheese, (you can have a little ready-made sauce) with spices to taste. Twist the rolls, chop them with skewers and bake at 180 ° C for 25 minutes.

Diet cabbage

Composition: cabbage - 1–1.2 kg, egg - 2 pcs., water - 1 l, salt - 10 g, sage, pepper, dill to taste, vegetable oil for frying.

Wash the loose head of young cabbage and cut it into segments together with the stump, into about 12 pieces. Dip the cabbage pieces into boiling salted water and boil for literally 3 minutes. Gently fish out with a slotted spoon in a colander so that the glass water and cabbage cool slightly. Beat eggs in a bowl, adding water (30-40 ml), salt and herbs. Dip the cabbage segments into the mixture (on both sides) and fry until golden brown.

Stuffed squid

Composition: 4 squid carcasses, pre-peeled, 6 medium eggs, 300 g of mushrooms, a small bunch of dill, sage - 2 leaves, 150 g of semi-hard cheese, salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Cut the mushrooms into slices, finely chop the dill, three cheese on a grater. Heat 2 tbsp in a skillet over medium heat. tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add mushrooms, sage and fry, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Break eggs into a pan with mushrooms, add salt and pepper. Fry, stirring the eggs with a spatula, until the mixture sets, about 3 minutes. Add chopped herbs and cheese, mix. Stuff the squid carcasses with an egg-mushroom mixture. We pin it with toothpicks. Lubricate the squid with vegetable oil, put it in a mold and send it to an oven preheated to 200 ° C. We bake for about 20 minutes. Serve hot or chilled, cut into slices and serve as a snack.

Spicy croutons with cheese

Composition: loaf (sliced), processed cheese - 1 pc., sausage (boiled) - 150 g, milk - 100 ml, butter (slice), spices (dill, parsley, sage) to taste.

Cut the loaf into thin (1–2 cm) pieces. Dip in milk on one side. Cheese with three sausages on a fine grater. Add a piece of butter and a mixture of herbs. We put in the microwave for 30 seconds to melt the butter. Mix everything thoroughly to make a cheese and sausage paste. We smear each piece from the side that has been dipped in milk. Place on a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 200 ° C. After about 10 minutes it's ready. Ruddy, crispy and fragrant croutons are at your table.

Chicken casserole

Composition: broiler chicken - 1 pc., canned artichokes - 170 g, canned chickpeas - 400 g, tomatoes - 400 g, carrots - 3 pcs., chicken broth - 0.5 cups, white wine - 0.25 cups, chopped mint - 1 Art. spoon, chopped garlic - 1 tsp, sage - 3 g, couscous - 1 glass, lemon zest (grated) - 1 tbsp. spoon, starch - 1 tbsp. spoon, cold water - 4 tbsp. spoons, chopped parsley - 0.5 cups, cucumbers - to taste, salt, pepper - to taste.

Chop the broiler chicken into pieces. Can be filleted or sliced ​​straight with the bones. Take large form for baking and put in it artichokes, chickpeas, small cubed tomatoes, coarsely grated carrots, couscous and lemon zest. If using dry chickpeas, soak and boil until half cooked. You can use canned peas or beans. Pour chicken broth, white wine into the mixture, add highly chopped mint, sage and garlic. Dilute separately in cold water starch, add it to the vegetable mixture and mix everything thoroughly. Top with chicken pieces. Bake the dish in a closed form at + 170–180 ° C for 45 minutes. Then remove the lid and cook for another 15 minutes - a golden brown crust should form. Decorate the finished casserole with finely chopped parsley and fresh cucumbers.

Potato casserole

Composition: potatoes - 3 pcs., egg - 2 pcs., onions - 1 onion, sage powder - 3 g, bread crumbs - 2 tbsp. spoons.

Peel hot boiled potatoes in their "uniform", grate, cool slightly and mix with raw eggs, if desired, add browned onions. Put the resulting potato mass on a baking sheet greased with fat and sprinkled with breadcrumbs with a layer of 4 cm, grease the surface with an egg, or an egg with sour cream, or one sour cream and bake.

The casserole can be prepared with minced meat: mushroom, meat, vegetable. In this case, the minced meat is placed between the layers of the potato mass.

Chicken fillet in a potato crust

Composition: vegetable oil for frying, natural yogurt - 150 ml, potatoes - 3-4 pieces, chicken fillet - 3 pieces, chicken egg - 2 pieces, sage powder - 5 g, pepper, salt.

Chicken fillet must be thoroughly rinsed, carefully separate the tenderloin, thoroughly cleaned of films and fat. Lightly beat off and pickle in natural yogurt with salt, sage and pepper and leave for one and a half to two hours. Gently break the eggs into a bowl and beat a little with a fork. Peel the potatoes and cut into strips, add a little salt and mash with your hands. Heat the frying pan with the oil until lightly smoked. Carefully remove the fillet from the yoghurt, dip it in a beaten egg and roll in potato strips on all sides. Place the fillets on a hot skillet and press them slightly with a spatula to the surface of the pan. Chicken fillet is fried pretty quickly, so you need to be careful. So as not to burn. Place the fried fillets in a fireproof dish and place in a preheated oven at 190 ° C for 15 minutes. You can serve this chicken fillet with fried cauliflower and sour cream sauce.

Baked potatoes in sauce

Composition: potatoes - 2 kg, cream - 250 ml, sour cream (27%) - 200 ml, mushroom cube - 3 pcs., granulated sugar - 1 tsp, salt, black pepper, turmeric - pinch, hard cheese - 300 g, cumin, sage.

Cut the potatoes into round slices and put them in a row in a row in a deep baking sheet. Sprinkle the potatoes with sugar, salt, black pepper, turmeric, sage and set aside to soak slightly. In a separate bowl, dissolve 20% cream, sour cream, dilute the cubes of mushroom broth and add to the cream, add salt, ground pepper, and mix it all well. The potatoes are infused, now pour the sauce with cream on the potatoes evenly and sprinkle with fresh caraway seeds on top and put in the oven at 240 ° C, after half an hour cover with foil and bake for another half hour, then remove the foil, sprinkle with hard cheese and bake for another 20 minutes.

Fried eggplant with cheese and tomatoes

Composition: medium eggplant - 1 pc., olive oil - 3 tbsp. spoons, tomatoes - 6 pcs., soft cheese (mozzarella) - 150 g, chopped parsley or basil 4 tbsp. spoons, sage powder - 5 g, lemon - 1 pc., salt, ground black pepper to taste, basil leaves for decoration to taste.

Slice the eggplant thinly. Fry on both sides in a little olive oil until golden brown. Cut the tomatoes and cheese into thin slices. Tomatoes can be peeled. Beat the remaining olive oil, herbs, finely grated lemon zest, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lemon juice, salt, pepper. Place prepared eggplants, tomatoes, cheese in a large flat dish. Pour over the prepared sauce and place in a very preheated oven. After a few minutes, as soon as the cheese begins to melt, the dish is ready. Serve the fried eggplant immediately, sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, sage.

Don't forget to garnish the fried eggplant with cheese with fresh basil or parsley leaves.

Pancake rolls with ham

Composition: milk - 100 ml, flour - 50 g, boiled ham - 2 slices, salad - 1 head of cabbage, egg - 1 pc., sage - 3 leaves, green onions - 50 g, white wine vinegar - 3 tbsp. spoons, olive oil - 3 tbsp. spoons, grated Gouda cheese - 2 tbsp. spoons, ghee - 1 tsp, sugar, pepper, salt.

Combine flour and 1 pinch of salt, add eggs and milk, knead the dough and leave for 20 minutes. Combine vinegar with salt and pepper, add 1 pinch of sugar, pour olive oil while whisking. Chop the green onion into small pieces. Put the ghee in a non-stick pan, heat it up, make 2 thin pancakes from the dough, put 1 slice of ham on each, roll the pancakes into rolls. Grease a baking dish with butter, lay out pancakes, sprinkle with cheese, grill.

Put lettuce leaves on plates, pour over the dressing prepared with olive oil, sprinkle with onions, cut pancake rolls with ham into slices, put them on plates.

Beverages

Sage tea

Composition: dried sage leaves - 1 tsp, or fresh sage leaves - 1 tbsp. spoon, water - 300 ml, sugar - 1 tsp, honey - 1 tbsp. spoon, lime or lemon - 1 slice each.

Whether dried or fresh sage leaves are used, the tea making process is the same. Heat a cup of water. Put 1 teaspoon of dried sage in a mug, or 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped fresh leaves. Pour boiling water over. It is best to cover the mug and let sit for 4 minutes, then strain the tea.

You can add a teaspoon of honey or a slice of lime for flavor.

Yogurt drink with sage and honey

Composition: curdled milk - 4 glasses, water - 1 glass, honey - 2 tbsp. spoons, dry sage - 0.5 tsp.

Pour sage with boiling water and leave for 40-50 minutes. Strain the infusion, add yogurt, honey. Beat the mixture and pour into glasses.

Sage wine with lemon

Composition: water - 15 l, fresh infusion of red or table sage - 5 l, juice of 6 lemons, sugar - 2.5 kg, ale yeast - 250 g.

Dissolve sugar in water, boil. As soon as foam appears, remove it, when it boils well, drain it into a clean vat. The vat should contain 100 g of sage leaves, separated from the stems. Let stand until it is almost cold, then add the juice of 6 lemons, beat it with some of the ale yeast, mix everything well, cover very tight so that no air gets in, let stand for a full 48 hours and when fermented, seal very tightly and leave alone for three weeks or a month, then bottle. Put a little head sugar in each bottle, before drinking this wine, it is better to age it for a quarter of a year or longer.

Sage wine with egg whites

Composition: water - 40 l, egg whites - 16 pcs., clary sage flowers - 0.5 kg, sugar - 5.5 kg, ale yeast - 0.5 kg.

Mix water, sugar and proteins well. Boil over low heat for one hour and thoroughly remove the foam. Then pour into a vat, wait until it is almost cold. Take clary sage flowers with small leaves and stems, place them in a barrel along with ale yeast, then add liquid there and stir twice a day until fermented. Place a lump of sugar in each bottle.

Sage ale

Composition: malt extract - 1 kg 200 g, brown sugar - 800 g, fresh table sage - 60 g, licorice root - 60 g, water - 18 L, yeast - 250 g.

Bring water to a boil, add half the sage and licorice root, simmer for one hour. When cooled to 80 ° C, strain into fermentation tank over malt extract and sugar, stir until sugar and malt are dissolved. Refrigerate to 40 ° C. Add yeast. Add the remaining sage. Let it ferment completely (six to seven days). At this point, only a few discrete small patches of foam should be visible on the surface of the fermenting beer. Put half a teaspoon of sugar in each bottle, pour in the beer and cork. It will be possible to drink in 10-14 days.

Ale with clary sage

Composition: malt extract - 1 kg 200 g, brown sugar - 800 g, fresh clary sage - 120 g, water - 20 l, yeast - 100 g.

Bring water to a boil, add half the sage, simmer for one hour. When cooled to 80 ° C, strain over the fermentation vat containing the malt extract and sugar, stir until the sugar and extract are completely dissolved. Refrigerate to 40 ° C. Add yeast. Add the remaining sage. Allow to ferment completely (6-7 days). At this point, only a few discrete small patches of foam should be visible on the surface of the fermenting beer. Put half a teaspoon of sugar in each bottle, pour in the beer, and cork tightly. It will be possible to drink in 10-14 days.

Vintage Sage Ale

Composition: 5 buckets of water, 250 g hops, 250 g rye groats, 500 g molasses, 1 handful of fresh sage, 250 g yeast.

Place 250 g hops and one large handful of sage in five buckets of water. Add 250 g of rye and simmer together for three hours. Strain through a sieve, while the liquid is scalding hot, over the molasses. You should have about four buckets of liquid when finished cooking; if the volume is less, add a little water. When warm, add 250g of good yeast; then pour into keg and let ferment. You can bottle it in two days or less.

Fruit drink with sage

Composition: fresh sage - 5 g, lime - 25 g, fruit juice - 100 ml, carbonated water - 50 ml, crushed ice.

Place 1/4 sliced ​​lime and sage leaves in a glass. Add a couple of tablespoons of crushed ice and muddle. Add ice to the edge of the glass. Pour juice and soda water. Stir and serve.

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They are classified as thermophilic shrubs. The plant has an elongated shape and an average height of up to 70 cm. The sage leaves are oblong, pointed, have a rich green tint, and the flowers, collected in inflorescences, are colored light purple. A large number of essential oils are concentrated in the flowering tops, so they should be collected and harvested for medicinal purposes.

Sage bush

The intensity of the aroma, the content of essential oils, and the concentration of sage nutrients vary with the season of the year. That is why there are certain harvesting periods in the summer and autumn. You can meet lawns with sage growing in the wild in Slovenia, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Greece and other countries of southeastern Europe. In Russia and the CIS countries, wild sage is rare. It is mainly grown in private gardens and summer cottages.

The most favorable period for collecting leaves and flowers is the beginning of summer. It is then that the largest amount of essential oils is concentrated in it. You can start harvesting immediately after the blossoming of the inflorescences. For the preparation of the medicinal base, choose dark green leaves and lilac inflorescences. For the convenience of drying, we cut off the branches, where the lower flowers have already blossomed, and the upper ones are collected in buds. Summer collection time– 20 days after blooming.

Young sage

Further, the sage fades, and the secondary stage of maturation begins. Self-sowing takes place, new seeds are formed in the pericarp, which soon fall to the ground or are carried by the wind, and after the first rain they germinate, filling the area with young sage bushes. During this period, the plant is not harvested, its leaves and stems coarsen, and the concentration of nutrients decreases several times.

Try to harvest most of the sage in your area if you don't want the plant to fill most of your garden during the new bloom period. Many gardeners specifically devote large areas to sage, because, in addition to the medicinal use of dry leaves and inflorescences, you can also use its stems as green fertilizers for compost. Re-collection begins at the end of September. By this time, both young and old shrubs have time to fully form, on which green leaves and lilac inflorescences reappear. In terms of the set of nutrients, the autumn planting is not inferior to the summer one.

The collection process itself takes place in two ways. In the first case, you can pluck the leaves and inflorescences from the growing shoot, and in the second, you can trim the aerial part of the sage garden shears and dry it in a way convenient for you. It is recommended to remove not all leaves and inflorescences from the bush, but somewhere around 50-70% of the total. This will give you the opportunity not to plant new crops next year, but to get young shrubs from germinated seeds. Choose dry and sunny days for harvest, waiting for the moment when the morning dew has completely evaporated. Before harvesting, we recommend washing the bushes from dust with a hose and letting them dry thoroughly. During collection, pay attention to the quality of raw materials, excluding diseased and spoiled leaves, inflorescences.

If you do not have the opportunity to grow sage in your summer cottage, you can do it at home, creating special conditions. To do this, you need to have a cool room with great access to light, for example a loggia or balcony, where you could keep a constant temperature within the range from 0 to +5 ° С.

Sage has a pleasant aroma that lasts even after drying. But if you prepare raw materials incorrectly, it will have a musty smell. Therefore, start drying the plant immediately after collecting it. We wash the leaves and inflorescences under water at room temperature, not hot, otherwise the sage will lose half of its medicinal properties, and then lay everything out in an even layer on parchment paper or newspaper. Drying is carried out in a ventilated, dry room or under a canopy in the open air, not forgetting to turn the leaves.

Drying herbs

Also, you can not remove the leaves and flowers from the cut shoots, but collect them in a bunch and hang them upside down to dry.

You can use a dryer. This process must be carried out at a minimum temperature of no higher than 35-40 ° C in order to prevent the loss of essential oils and sage aroma. In dry raw materials, there should be no twigs, thick stems and other impurities. A simple test will help determine the readiness of raw materials. If the leaves break easily, they are well dried, and if they bend, we continue to dry the sage. At the end, you should have 25-30% of the original volume of fresh sage. Natural tea from such raw materials has an astringent and bitter taste.

Keep the leaves and buds intact, as essential oils evaporate from the crushed crop much faster. We recommend using breathable materials as containers for storage: cardboard boxes, paper or canvas bags, dry cans with a nylon lid. The room where dry sage will be stored must also be constantly ventilated. Subject to all these rules, the shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.

Sage, a pleasant-smelling herb, is often found in recipes.

But it turns out that sage has truly unique medicinal properties.

Useful properties of sage

• Salvia officinalis is anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, antimicrobial and astringent.
• It is used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
• Externally used for angina, mumps, gingivitis.
• It helps with inflammation of the gallbladder and liver.
• The leaves contain essential oil, tannins, resins, acids, bitterness, vitamins P, PP, mineral salts.

For the preparation of raw materials, the leaves and tops of the stems are used. But unfortunately, sage is almost never found in the wild. But those who grow it on their plots should know the rules for harvesting it.

How and when sage is harvested

Sage is harvested in early summer, when its flowers are just beginning to bloom. For harvesting, dry, sunny weather is chosen.

Plants must be clean. If there is dust on them, then they must be rinsed with a hose or watering can and allowed to dry well.

Sage is a perennial plant, and it begins to bloom only in the second year of life. If the plant has never bloomed yet, then only the lower, well-formed leaves can be taken for drying.

And in a flowering plant, the leaves are cut off along with the upper part of the stem.

Before drying, the plants are sorted out, removing the lower stems, since they are rough, almost woody in sage and are not suitable for drying. Brown leaves are also removed.

How to dry sage

The stems are collected in bunches, tied with a coarse thread and suspended with flowers down in a darkened, warm, dry place where there is good air circulation.

Also, plants can be laid out on a canvas or burlap and, as the top layer dries, gently stir up the raw materials to avoid rot.

Sage is a very fragrant plant, but if dried incorrectly, it takes on a musty smell. Therefore, they dry it very quickly.

Sage can be dried in dryers, but the temperature should not rise above 40 °, otherwise essential oils will evaporate.

The finished raw material should consist of whole or slightly broken leaves. It is not customary to grind sage leaves, because then they quickly lose their aroma.

Well-dried leaves become very brittle and the stems brittle. When dry, sage does not lose its aroma. The taste of raw materials is bitter, astringent. The output of finished raw materials is 25-35% of the original volume.

Sage is used to treat infertility in women, it increases the level of estrogen and lowers the level of prolactin, and stops lactation. Sage has a bactericidal and hemostatic effect and is used for rinsing with bleeding gums, stomatitis, sore throat, inside - with bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, colitis, cholecystitis, stomach ulcers and diabetes mellitus. Outwardly, sage is used for hemorrhoids, baldness.

Raw materials: herb sage officinalis.

Botanical description of salvia officinalis

Salvia officinalis(Salvia officinalis) belongs to the genus Salvia (Salvia) of the subfamily Nepetoideae of the Lamiaceae family.

Salvia officinalis- a perennial herb or shrub with a height of 20 to 70 cm with a powerful ligneous branched root, fibrous at the bottom, straight tetrahedral stem, densely covered with oblong leaves 35-80 mm long, 8-40 mm wide. Stem leaves are much larger than bracts. The flowers are purple, collected in simple or branched inflorescences, the fruits are rounded dark brown nuts, consisting of 4 lobes, the diameter of the nut is about 2.5 mm.

Collection of medicinal raw materials

Sage blooms in June - July, starting from the second year after sowing. Leaves and flowering tops are harvested from sage. You can collect it already in the first year after sowing, in September, from next year, the leaves can be harvested 2-3 times per summer, starting from the time of flowering until September. Sage is rich in essential oils, so it is recommended to dry sage leaves under a canopy, in attics, in dryers - only at a low temperature so as not to lose most of the aromatic substances.

The chemical composition of sage officinalis

Sage leaves contain up to 2.5% essential oil, which includes cineole, D -? - pinene, compounds? - and? - thujone, D-camphor, D-borneol and D-camphor. The leaves also contain alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, oleanolic and ursolic acids. The fruits contain 19-25% fatty oil, represented mainly by glyceride linoleic acid.

The use of sage medicinal in folk medicine

Salvia officinalis affects hormone levels in women, increasing estrogen levels and helping with infertility, premenstrual syndrome, hot flashes with menopause. Sage helps restore ovulation, it is used in the first phase of the cycle. In addition, sage helps stop lactation by lowering prolactin levels and treating hyperprolactinemia. Sage is not recommended for polycystic, adenomyosis, endometriosis in the presence of progesterone deficiency. The use of sage with low progesterone levels can provoke the degeneration of immature follicles into cysts.

Sage has anti-inflammatory, emollient, disinfectant, hemostatic, diuretic, sweating-reducing effect. Decoctions and infusions of sage leaves and flowers are effective for colds accompanied by fever, helping to lower the temperature and relieve inflammation in sore throats, acute respiratory infections, flu, having a similar effect with raspberry leaves.

Infusion of sage herb is used for stomach ulcers, gastritis, colitis, cholecystitis, flatulence.

Salvia officinalis when used internally and in aromatherapy (aroma lamps with aromatic sage oil and aromatic sachets of medicinal sage) has a positive effect on the central nervous system, soothes and tones, helps with nervous exhaustion and fatigue. For inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, cough and bronchitis, inhalations from infusion of sage leaves or sage essential oil, as well as sage tea inside, are used.

Sage is used for rinsing as an anti-inflammatory and astringent agent for diseases of the nasopharynx, oral cavity and gums - tonsillitis, stomatitis, bleeding gums, gingivitis, pulpitis, cheilitis, aphthous lesions of the oral cavity, flux.

Sage is used for douching for gynecological diseases, it is recommended for external hygiene in the postpartum period in combination with sage essential oil (for external use).

Sage is used externally for baldness and hair loss in the form of masks and head rinses. For hemorrhoids, baths of sage leaves, elder flowers and chamomile are recommended.

How to use sage and dosage

Sage for the treatment of infertility and female diseases

For the treatment of infertility, sage is taken in the first phase of the cycle within 10-11 days after menstruation - before ovulation begins. 1 heaped teaspoon of sage (2-3 g) pour a glass of hot boiled water (about 80 ° C), leave for 15-20 minutes, strain and take 1/3 cup 2 times a day before meals from 4-5 days of the cycle within 10-11 days. The infusion of sage herb is not prepared for future use, as it quickly loses its properties and, moreover, turns sour. Fresh infusion should be made every day, stored in a cool place. You can brew 3 times a day, 1/2 teaspoon (about 1 g) in a glass of water, leave for 10-15 minutes and drink like tea after meals.

Sage is considered a phytoestrogen, in its chemical structure it is similar to the hormone estrogen, which is involved in the formation of the follicle and the onset of ovulation. Sage is recommended for low estrogen levels, lack of ovulation and poorly growing endometrium. While taking sage for the treatment of infertility and hormonal disorders, menstruation may occur later. If it is necessary to use sage with a low level of its own progesterone, confusion to adenomyosis, polycystic and endometriosis, it is recommended to use it simultaneously with upland sage, and in the second phase of the cycle, from 15 to 25 days - herbs with a progestogenic effect.

To prolong female youth, sage is recommended to be taken in courses of 2-3 weeks every three months after 35 years to increase and maintain estrogen at a sufficient level. During menopause, sage helps to improve well-being during hot flashes, reduce sweating. Prepare the infusion as indicated above, drink it slowly for 20-30 minutes. But it is much more effective to combine sage with a cuff, alternating their intake, or taking sage in small courses, and the rest of the time drinking tea from the cuff or other herbs that have a progestogenic effect: this will save you from osteoporosis and reduce the risk of cancer. Although sage, as a natural phytoestrogen, suppresses the action of hostile synthetic estrogens and the excessive production of its own estrogens, thereby helping to reduce the risk of cancer (primarily breast and endometrial cancer) and increase bone fragility.

Sage for gargling the throat and mouth

For rinsing, a more concentrated sage infusion is brewed: 1 tablespoon in a glass of hot boiled water, leave for half an hour, strain and rinse your mouth or throat every 1-2 hours (with acute angina, bleeding gums, chronic and acute periodontitis, loosening of teeth, periodontal disease, stomatitis , flux and other diseases of the mouth and throat).

Sage infusion for internal use in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems

To prepare the infusion, you need 2 teaspoons of sage herbs, 500 ml of hot water (slightly cooled boiling water). Infuse for 15-20 minutes, drain.

Due to the presence of a large amount of essential oil in sage leaves, which increases the secretion of gastric juice and bile and has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, antifungal effects, sage infusion helps with gastritis with low acidity, inflammation of the liver and gallbladder, stomach and duodenal ulcers, colitis, suppresses reproduction Staphylococcus aureus. For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and obesity, take 1 / 4-1 / 2 glass 2-3 times a day half an hour before meals.

For chronic bronchitis, excessive sweating, atherosclerosis, hypertension, take 1 / 3-1 / 2 glass of sage infusion during or after meals.

Sage for the treatment of hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are treated with medicinal enemas from a concentrated sage infusion: 2 tablespoons (10-12 g) in half a glass of hot water, leave for 20 minutes. Do an enema after a small cleansing enema, so that the infusion has a therapeutic effect and is absorbed, you should lie down for half an hour after the infusion is administered. Take tea from buckthorn bark or senna leaves daily at night and avoid constipation, follow a therapeutic diet with the exception of sugar and sweets.

You can also use for hemorrhoids for medical compresses and baths collection with sage, chamomile flowers and oak bark, or with elderflower flowers.

Bath sage for skin and musculoskeletal diseases

Pour 200 g of sage herb with 3-4 liters of hot water (not boiling water), leave for 30-40 minutes, strain and pour into a bath with a water temperature of 37-38 ° C. Take a bath every other day for a month, then take a break or use another collection for medicinal baths.

Contraindications to the use of medicinal sage

Medicinal sage is contraindicated for internal use during pregnancy and lactation, acute inflammatory processes in the kidneys, with high level own estrogen. Sage should be used with caution if a woman has a low progesterone level.

Buy sage you can pack 50 g or 1 kg. You can also purchase fees with sage or order individual production collection with sage and other medicinal herbs, flowers and roots, aromatic sachet with medicinal sage or clary sage.

Our grandmothers, growing garden strawberries, or strawberries, as we used to call them, were not particularly worried about mulching. But today this agricultural practice has become fundamental in achieving high quality berries and reducing crop losses. Someone might say that it is troublesome. But practice shows that labor costs in this case are repaid a hundredfold. In this article, we invite you to get acquainted with the nine best materials for mulching garden strawberries.

Mint was used by the Egyptians as early as 1.5 thousand years BC. It has a strong aroma due to the high content of various essential oils with high volatility. Today mint is used in medicine, perfumery, cosmetology, winemaking, cooking, ornamental gardening, and the confectionery industry. In this article, we will consider the most interesting varieties of mint, and also talk about the features of growing this plant in the open field.

Looking at the variety of tomato varieties, it is difficult not to get confused - the choice is very wide today. Even experienced gardeners are sometimes confused by it! However, it is not so difficult to understand the basics of selecting varieties "for yourself". The main thing is to delve into the peculiarities of culture and start experimenting. One of the easiest tomato groups to grow are varieties and hybrids with limited growth. They have always been appreciated by those gardeners who do not have a lot of energy and time to care for the beds.

Once very popular under the name of room nettles, and then forgotten by everyone, Coleus today are one of the brightest garden and indoor plants... They are not in vain considered stars of the first magnitude for those who are looking primarily for non-standard colors. Easy to grow, but not so undemanding as to suit everyone, Coleus require constant monitoring. But if you take care of them, the bushes of velvety unique leaves will easily outshine any competitor.

Salmon ridge baked in Provencal herbs is a "supplier" of tasty pieces of fish pulp for a light salad with fresh leaves of wild garlic. Champignons are lightly fried in olive oil and then poured with apple cider vinegar. These mushrooms are tastier than regular pickled mushrooms and are better for baked fish. Ramson and fresh dill get along well in one salad, emphasizing the aroma of each other. The garlic pungency of wild garlic will saturate both the flesh of the salmon and the pieces of mushrooms.

Conifer tree or a shrub on the site is always great, and a lot of conifers are even better. Emerald needles of various shades adorn the garden at any time of the year, and phytoncides and essential oils secreted by plants not only flavor, but also make the air cleaner. As a rule, most of the zoned adult conifers are considered to be very unpretentious trees and shrubs. But young seedlings are much more capricious and require competent care and attention.

Sakura is most often associated with Japan and its culture. Picnics in the shade flowering trees have long been an integral part of the meeting of spring in the Land of the Rising Sun. The financial and academic year begins here on April 1, when the magnificent cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Therefore, many significant moments in the life of the Japanese are marked by their blossoming. But sakura grows well in cooler regions - certain species can be successfully grown even in Siberia.

I am very interested in analyzing how the tastes and addictions of people to certain foods have changed over the centuries. What was once considered tasty and was an object of trade lost its value over time and, conversely, new fruit crops conquered their markets. Quince has been cultivated for over 4 thousand years! And even in the 1st century BC. NS. about 6 varieties of quince were known, and even then methods of its reproduction and cultivation were described.

Delight your family and make themed Easter egg-shaped cottage cheese cookies! Your kids will be happy to take part in the process - they will sift the flour, combine all the necessary ingredients, knead the dough and cut out intricate figures. Then they will watch with admiration how the pieces of dough turn into real Easter eggs, and then with the same enthusiasm they will eat them with milk or tea. How to make such an original cookie for Easter, read our step-by-step recipe!

There are not so many decorative leafy pets among tuberous crops. And Caladium is a true star among the variegated inhabitants of interiors. Not everyone can decide to start a Caladium. This plant is demanding, and first of all - to care. But still, rumors about the extraordinary capriciousness of the Caladiums never justify. Care and attention will help to avoid any difficulties in growing caladiums. And a plant can almost always forgive small mistakes.

We have prepared a hearty, incredibly appetizing and simply elementary dish for you today. This gravy is one hundred percent universal, as it goes with every side dish: vegetables, pasta, or whatever. Gravy with chicken and mushrooms will save you in moments when there is no time or you don't want to think too much about what to cook. Grab your favorite side dish (you can do it ahead of time to keep everything hot), add the gravy and lunch is ready! A real lifesaver.

Among the many different varieties of these most popular vegetables, we will tell you about three that are distinguished by excellent taste and relatively unpretentious growing conditions. Characteristics of the varieties of eggplants "Almaz", "Black Beauty" and "Valentina". All eggplants are medium-firm. For Almaz it is greenish, while for the other two it is yellowish-white. They are united by good germination and excellent productivity, but at different times. Skin color and shape are different for everyone.

Agriculture refers to such types of human activity, the successful outcome of which is not always directly proportional to the efforts made. Unfortunately, nature does not necessarily act as our ally in growing plants, but often even, on the contrary, throws up new challenges. Increased reproduction of pests, abnormal heat, late return frosts, hurricane wind, drought ... And one of the springs presented us with another surprise - a flood.

With the advent of the season of summer cottages, the question arises of growing strong and healthy seedlings of our favorite vegetables: cabbage, tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplant and many other crops. Along with this, the question arises - how to grow worthy seedlings and in the future to get from it healthy plants and a decent harvest? For example, I have been growing seedlings for a single season and protect my garden from diseases with the help biological products Alirin-B, Gamair, Glyokladin, Trichocin.

I will allow myself to confess my love today. In love for ... lavender. One of the best unpretentious, evergreen and flowering shrubs that can be successfully grown in your garden. And if someone thinks that lavender is Mediterranean, or at least southern, then you are wrong. Lavender grows well in more northern regions, even in the Moscow region. But in order to grow it, you need to know some rules and features. They will be discussed in this article.