Sage is a popular medicinal herb that has been used for a long time for the treatment of various medical conditions and promotion of overall health in general.
Sage extracts, which can be found as a chief active ingredient in many organic products, are especially useful in improving the overall health of hair, making it shiny and strong.
Moreover, sage imparts a soothing aroma, contributing to its increased use in creams and lotions for hair and skin care.
It has also been used by the Romans to help improve digestion and treat sore throats, wounds, and ulcers.
Sage and its extracts pose various benefits to hair health, including the following:
1. Prevents hair loss
Since ancient times, sage has been highly popular for making the hair strong and preventing hair loss. This herb contains high amounts of beta-sitosterol, a 5-alpha reductase compound, which is highly efficacious in the treatment of male-pattern baldness.
How to use:
- Mix 3–4 drops of sage essential oil with a few drops of peppermint or rosemary essential oil. Dilute this mixture with 1 tsp of olive oil, and massage the oil blend onto the scalp twice a day.
- Use sage tea as a hair rinse.
2. Restores shine to hair
The use of sage tea can impart a healthy glow to the hair, making it appear shiny. Sage tea can also help control and treat dandruff.
How to use:
- Add 1 tsp of dried sage leaves to a cup of water and bring to a boil.
- Allow to steep for 2–3 minutes and filter.
- Cool and use it to rinse your hair.
3. Stimulates hair growth
Sage not only helps prevent hair loss, but it also rejuvenates and strengthens the hair follicles. The use of sage can also boost blood circulation in the scalp, increasing the supply of nutrients to the hair follicles.
Therefore, regular use of sage can help revitalize the hair, helping manage the problem of hair thinning. It also helps unclog the hair follicles.
How to use:
- Prepare a sage-rosemary rinse by adding the herbs to boiling water.
- Use the rinse one to two times a week to help thicken the hair.
4. Darkens hair
Sage leaves contain pigments that can darken gray hair naturally. Sage tea contains tannins that can act as hair dye.
How to use:
- Add 3–4 sprigs of fresh sage or 1 tsp of dried sage leaves to 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, and let the tea simmer for around 5 minutes.
- Allow the tea to cool for 2 hours and strain.
- Use the strained liquid to rinse your hair.
5. Acts as a lotion
The use of sage can help improve hair texture, making it soft and manageable. A setting lotion prepared using sage can penetrate the hair and work from the inside.
