Protect Your Memory with Three Miraculous Garden Herbs - Catherine Sinclair Has More Health Info

Blast Your Forgetter Not Your Keys

Protect Your Memory with Three Miraculous Garden Herbs

Have you ever forgotten where you put your keys, your hat, your watch? Is your “forgetter” alive and well? Do you find yourself forgetting things far more often than you like? Memory loss can be caused by senile dementia, Karsakoff’s Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, allergies, stress, or just lack of essential live nutrients.

  

People fear memory loss because they believe it might indicate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.  Alzheimer’s generally begins gradually around the age of mid 40’s and is fairly common among many older people (by some estimates, over 40% of us aged 85 or older).There is one form of Alzheimer’s that occurs between the ages of 36 and 45 and is quite rapid; so you have reason to be concerned!

But two facts stand out: Some memory loss does not necessarily mean Alzheimer’s or any other devastating disease. It may simply be forgetfulness, but still you worry about it when you can’t find those blasted keys.  The good news is it is possible to keep your mind in good shape, even into advanced years. Do you know what three miraculous herbs from your kitchen garden or spice rack that can bolster your memory, boost your brain power and fight forgetfulness naturally?

The first of the three common herbs is; sage. Yes, simple sage. Sage is a natural herb found in most kitchen gardens around the world. If you don’t have an outside garden I suggest you dig one. If that is not possible, you can still raise your own fresh memory enhancing sage in flower pots right on your sunny kitchen window sill. What kind you ask?

There are several “sub-species” of sage. The most common sage is Salvia miltiorriza a form used in many Chinese medicines. There is Salvia lavandulaefolia or Spanish sage.  Salvia officinalis is another and is a derivative of the Latin word, salvere which means “to be in good health,” and is commonly used for medicinal and culinary practices in the West. Salvia divinorum is another sub-species of sage found useful by shamans, but not researched as a memory-preserver or helpful in preventing Alzheimer’s.

Sage has been used for the treatment of disease and improvement of health in many healing traditions throughout known history. As a matter of fact in John Gerard’s (1545-1612) journal is found: “Sage is effective for quickening the senses and memory.” British researchers, 450 years later, report that sage inhibits acetylcholinesterase the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, thus preserving the compound acetylcholine (a chemical messenger which is lacking in the brain of Alzheimer’s disease victims) that seems to help prevent and counteract Alzheimer’s disease.[i] 

 “Sage has been found to have an action on the cortex of the brain which is said to be beneficial in mental exhaustion, strengthening the ability to concentrate,” says researcher Richard Lucas.  According to Lucas, a society of school teachers tried drinking sage tea, and many members declared it wonderfully strengthened the memory and seemed to clear the brain when tired.[ii]

An easy way to include sage in your diet is to merely add to your favorite stuffing or drink 2-3 cups of sage tea periodically. Steep sage leaves or powder in hot water for 10 – 30 minutes depending on your desired strength. Strain and add honey and lemon to taste. 

Get the benefits of better memory plus more by adding sage to your kitchen garden today. Adding sage to your diet not only bolsters your memory it gives other life giving elements of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and estrogenic abilities as well.  Just the aromatic scent is very uplifting.  

To discover the riches of GOD’S PLAN in nature and the garden is a great treasure, for one will find it is still man’s greatest apothecary. 

Please join me next time as we unearth the benefits of the second kitchen garden brain boosting herb... You’ll be glad you remembered!
 

For more details on healthy diets, menus, recipes and a free health assessment go here www.catherineshealth.info

The information presented in Catherine's Health Info is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals.

---

Sources:

[i] Jonathan Wright, , Nutrition and Healing, September 2012 p.3

[ii] Richard Lucas, The Magic of Herbs in Daily Living, West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing Company, Inc., 1972.