The modern cosmetic industry is quite generous with inventions. Whatever is offered: buy this bottle - and you will look younger in a month, drink that water - you will become immortal in general. And what can we say about cosmetics for hair! On the shelves you can find sprays, and shampoos, and masks, and balms. Nevertheless, no matter how strong the chemical industry is, natural remedies prepared according to folk recipes will always compete with purchased jars and bottles. Today we will talk about sage. In particular, how can you use sage for hair.
Sage fame
Folk medicine has known sage since time immemorial. The name of the plant comes from the Latin word "salvere", which literally means "to be he althy". It is an essential oil plant, many species of it grow. What medicinal sage looks like, the photo below will make it clear.
In ancient times, healers knew about the healing properties of this plant, composed poems about it and even believed that it was able to defeat death! The doctors of ancient Greece even called it a sacred herb. For medicinal purposes, they use medicinal sage, meadow sage, which is widely distributed in our area, is not suitable for this. The most useful leaves of sage, their use is widespread in the treatment of various diseases.
Where sage grows
Medicinal sage, unlike meadow sage, is practically never found as a wild herb. Distributed in Italy, France, Greece. The homeland of the plant is Asia Minor. It is currently cultivated in Moldova, Ukraine, Crimea and the Caucasus.
Sage leaves, medicinal use
Medicine has been using the beneficial properties of this amazing plant since time immemorial. Most often it is used in the treatment of the respiratory tract, in gynecology, in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, and even in the treatment of skin rashes and purulent wounds, it inhibits sweating. Many diseases are subject to the plant. This article highlights in more detail the beneficial properties of sage, which has found application in cosmetology, in hair care.
Sage decoction for hair is an excellent remedy for baldness, which is very valuable for men suffering from hair loss more often than women. The plant slows down this unpleasant process, and sometimes it can stop it. And the fact that sage extract for hair is widely used in cosmetic products can be verified by carefully reading the contents of jars of shampoo, balms and masks. Sage is often included in their composition.
Use of sage in folk medicine
Sage for hair in folk medicine is most often used in the form of decoctions, infusions or tea.
To prepare the infusion, you need to take one spoonful of dry raw materials,pour into a bowl and pour one glass of boiling water. Let the mixture stand for half an hour. To prepare a product that can further strengthen and stimulate the growth of hair follicles, you need to mix the prepared infusion with rum in a 1: 1 ratio and rub this mixture into the scalp.
Do you want to get luxurious, thick hair? Hair sage will also help with this. Its application is as follows:
First you need to wash your hair with any shampoo suitable for your hair type. Rinse your head with a decoction of sage, squeeze your hair a little, cover your head with cellophane, and then wrap it with a terry towel on top. Hold it for at least ten minutes. After the time has elapsed, the towel with cellophane should be removed and the hair should be left to dry naturally, without using a hair dryer.
Decoction can be prepared in the following way:
A tablespoon of leaves pour a glass of boiling water. Place the resulting slurry in a water bath and heat for 15 minutes without letting it boil. Then remove the broth and let it brew for 30 minutes, strain. To increase the volume, add boiled water. Only fresh decoction should be used, it should not be stored.
Use sage with caution, as it can dye hair.
What is useful for hair sage
The plant has anti-allergic, antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties. It contains magnesium, potassium and zinc, as well as vitamins C and B, which are very beneficial for hair. Sage has the following effect:
- helps to cope with the problem of hair loss;
- stimulate the growth of hair and normalize the work of the sebaceous glands;
- soothes irritated scalp, cures skin diseases;
- will not allow the inflammatory process that has begun to gain strength;
- perfectly colors hair starting to gray, gives the hair a darker, richer shade.
Decoctions and infusions for strengthening and hair growth
Traditional medicine has many ways to use infusions and decoctions that promote hair growth and strengthening. As a rule, sage leaves are used for these purposes.
Using and making infusions:
1. For hair growth, you need to take 500 g of vodka, 5-7 tablespoons of dry sage and rosemary leaves, 10-16 tablespoons of dry nettle leaves and 500 g of apple cider vinegar. Mix the leaves of all plants. Mix apple cider vinegar with vodka and pour the prepared solution with herbal powder. Place in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, stir daily. After two weeks, strain the resulting infusion. The product must be stored in the refrigerator. Rinse hair with infusion after each wash.
2. To strengthen the hair, you can prepare a decoction. For it, you need to pour 2 tablespoons of crushed dry sage leaves in 300 ml of hot water. Let the broth stand for about 30 minutes and strain.
Hair coloring
You can also use sage for hair for coloring purposes. It is known thatchemical dyes adversely affect the hair, make it brittle. A good alternative to artificial colors is sage. It will give the hair a beautiful noble dark shade.
Preparing a decoction for coloring:
Boil a liter of water, pour one glass of dry grass leaves into it and cook from 30 minutes to one hour. The color of the water will darken as it boils. After the broth has cooled, rinse your hair with it. To obtain a more saturated shade, the procedure must be repeated about 20 times. For those who do not like the specific smell of sage, you can add a few drops of essential oil. To maintain color, it is necessary to do manipulations several times a month.
To dye gray hair, you need to take one glass of distilled water, 1/8 cup of sage herb and rosemary. Boil water, add grass to it and remove from heat. Let the broth stand for half an hour. After strain through a fine sieve, let the liquid settle and cool for 60 minutes. Rub the mixture in small portions into washed hair thoroughly. Repeat at least ten times. Wrap your head in a towel. To achieve the effect of staining, it is necessary to do the procedure 3 to 5 times a week.
Sage oil
Sage oil is no less popular remedy. It has astringent properties, stabilizes the acidity of the sebaceous glands of the scalp, which, in turn, eliminates the problem of oily and brittle hair. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, it successfully fights fungal infections that cause dandruff. Antiseptic properties help in wound healingand scratches on the scalp, the antimicrobial properties of the oil can prevent damage to the hair follicles.
A truly unique and amazing sage plant. A photo during the flowering period shows its modest charm and beauty.
