"Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Some patients afflicted with the condition experience a certain degree of reduction in their quality of life, depending on how severe their condition is. Sufferers feel at a loss of control because perspiration takes place independent of temperature and emotional state."

Sage Tea For Excessive Sweating

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Monday, 15 October 2007

Natural remedies for stopping excessive sweating are becoming more popular.  Since we've discovered that the aluminum in some deodorants is suspect in the quest to quench Alzheimers, more people who suffer from Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating might find this an interesting solution.

Sage Tea

Now what in the world does sage tea have to do with excess sweat?  Believe it or not, many people have found that it works wonders in helping them to solve their problem with sweating. The botanical name "Salvia" is Latin for "to save or heal".

"The best thing for excessive sweating is sage tea. Also, increase your intake of Zinc to 50 mg per day." suggested the herbalist at HerbNet.

Sage is an herb that grows in the mediterranian and also Europe.  In is an herb that with the right soil and care can spread easily.  It is often used for astringent and disinfectant for something like sore throats.  It is also know to help people stop sweating or at least stop excessive sweating. 

When you look closer to the effects of the sage, you will find out, that it is used as a natural remedy for many health issues so it might be worth a try to see if it works for you in your quest to stop sweating naturally. You can buy whole sage leaves in most grocery stores. Steep several sage leaves in hot water for about 10-15 minutes. If you don't like the flavor add some other flavors such as orange peel to tone it down.  Drink this tea several times a day for a few weeks until you notice a definate reduction in the amount of sweating that you incur.j

This natural remedy comes with one word of caution:  Do not ingest excessive amounts of sage if you have epilepsy or are pregnant as it's may trigger seizures in people with epilepsy or cause problems during pregnancy.

General Information on the Herb - Sage

Part To Use: Sage Leaf 
Substances: Essential oils, Asparagine, Betulin, Bitter essence, Borneol, Camphene, Camphor, Cineol, Citral, Farnesol, Flavonoid, Geraniol, Menthol, Myrtenol, Oleanolic-Acid, Pinene, Phytosterols, Resin, Sabinol, Salicylic acid, Salvene, Saponins, Tannic essence, Tannic acid, Thujone, Thymol, Vanillic-Acid, Vitamins, Zinc 
Best Time To Use: May or September, when not flowering

Last Updated ( Monday, 15 October 2007 )