Sage tea is well known for its medicinal properties, and scientific research has begun to support several of its health benefits, especially for brain health.
A number of test-tube, animal and human studies have shown that sage is beneficial for cognitive function, as well as potentially effective against the effects of the plaques involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
In fact, two studies on oral sage drops or sage oil found improvements in the cognitive function of those with Alzheimer’s disease, although the studies had limitations.
Moreover, sage appears to provide cognitive benefits for healthy adults as well.
A number of studies found improvements in mood, mental function and memory in healthy adults after they took one of several different types of sage extract.
What’s more, one small human study found that sage tea improved blood lipid levels, while another study in rats found that sage tea protected against the development of colon cancer.
Sage tea appears to be a healthy choice, offering benefits for cognitive health and potentially heart and colon health. More studies are needed to find out more about these effects.
Summary: Several studies have found that sage improves cognitive function and memory. It may
also benefit colon and heart health.