The benefits of sage herb for hair

Sage 

Sage is an herb native to the Mediterranean region, and belongs to the labial family (mint family), which also includes lavender, rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, and the color of the leaves of sage tends to gray-green, while its flowers range in colors from blue and purple to white or pink, and there are more than 900 species of sage.

In 2001, the international herbal Society announced that Sage is the herb of the year, and it is characterized by containing phenolic acids, various antioxidants, and many volatile oils, in addition to the fact that this herb has a fragrant aroma, and it has occupied a place in the world of beauty and the cosmetics industry because of its many benefits to health, skin and hair, and in this article we will talk about the benefits of sage for hair. 

Nutritional value of Sage Sage contains a lot of nutrients necessary for the health of the body, it contains vitamins such as vitamin A and B vitamins, such as folic acid, thiamine, pyridoxine, riboflavin, a large proportion of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, thiamine, and is also a rich source of fiber, in addition to minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese and copper. 

The benefits of sage 

There are many benefits of sage that benefit the body in general and the hair in particular, the most prominent of which are: the benefits of sage for hair these are the most prominent benefits of sage for hair: 

Hair loss treatment, as Sage contains a beta-sitosterol compound and an alpha-5 reductase enzyme effective for the treatment of hereditary alopecia, has been used since ancient times to combat hair loss and baldness, and this is done by mixing 3 to 4 drops of sage essential oil with equal amounts of rosemary oil and peppermint oil with a tablespoon of olive oil, rubbing the scalp with the mixture on the massage method, and repeating it twice a day to get the best results.

Give the hair shine and shine, this is done by boiling a tablespoon of dried sage leaves in a glass of water, and putting them on the hair. 

Stimulate hair growth, because they improve blood circulation in the scalp and provide more nutrition to the hair follicles, and a hair lotion can be prepared that improves the quality of the hair, increases its density and eliminates dryness, by boiling sage and rosemary together in water and put it on the hair, and this is repeated daily for a week, or once or twice a week to maintain the shine of the hair. 

Darken and intensify the hair color, especially the color of gray, brown and black hair and make them darker, and this is done by rinsing the hair with sage after shampooing. 

Improve the texture of the hair, by making a hair lotion so that equal amounts of sage and rosemary are boiled with water, left on low heat for three minutes, then left to infuse for three hours, then massage the hair with the mixture. 

Get rid of dandruff and also prevent clogging of hair follicles, because Sage has astringent properties. 

Natural recipes from Sage for hair 

These are the most prominent maramiya recipes for hair, which can be done at home with ease: maramiya mixture for gray hair removal this mixture is prepared by the following method:

Marmalade and vinegar mixture for hair growth, sage has properties such as antibiotic, anti-allergic and antiseptic, as these properties help prevent hair loss caused by fungal infections or allergies, in addition to being rich in magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamins B and vitamin C, all of which promote healthy hair growth.