Sage petites feuilles or also Salvia gallica: The Riddle that Improves Memory Function
Sage petites feuilles is cultivated and harvested exclusively from the field in Haut Provence (pictured above) by one of our most distinguished distillers.
To the best of our knowledge our Sage petites feuilles is the only low ketone Sage cultivated according to the requirements of AB and the SIMPLES organizations.
Research and Therapeutic Applications
Sage oils in general have long been mentioned in British herbal encyclopedias as agents to improve memory and to repair nerve tissue. Current science supports this traditional understanding of the various Salvia species. Research has been conducted on the different varieties of Sage oil which contain much lower concentration of thujone than regular Salvia officinalis. These oils are much preferred to treat nervous system issues because of the low or complete absence of toxicity.
Most research on low ketone Sage has been performed on Salvia lavandulifolia which is close if not the same as Sage petites feuilles.
Along with the documented memory benefits, both varieties have displayed strong regenerative and neuroprotective action for nerve cell tissue.
These oils have demonstrated the remarkable ability to repair nerve tissue that has suffered damage due to injury or surgical complications or other factors. Other therapeutic properties include strong antiviral, expectorant, mucolytic, antiseptic and skin cell renewal activity.
It is difficult to advise which one to choose over the other.
The advantage of Sage petites feuilles is its SIMPLES and AB certification, its artisanal cultivation and with it the highest degree of authenticity.
The advantage of Salvia lavandulifolia is its accesibility due to its lower cost.
Sage petites feuilles is included in our Modern Magic Nerve Repair blends.
References to studies demonstrating the activity of Sage on neuro-degenerative diseases associated with oxidative stress-induced neuronal injury can be looked up here. or below
Following are references to studies demonstrating the activity of Sage on neurodegenerative diseases associated with oxidative stress-induced neuronal injury.”
Food and Chemical Toxicology Volume 80, June 2015, Pages 154-162 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2015.03.002
Two further studies observe: “The 50 μ L dose of Salvia essential oil significantly improved immediate word recall. These results represent the first systematic evidence that Salvia is capable of acute modulation of cognition in healthy young adults.”
Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, Volume 75, Issue 3, June 2003, Pages 669-674. Salvia lavandulaefolia (Spanish Sage) enhances memory in healthy young volunteers. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0091-3057(03)00122-9
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