Oxford Vitality Sage leaf tablets 240

Origins of Sage LeafSage is a herb that belongs to the same family as the mint plant, the Lamiaceae family. Sage is botanically known as Salvis officinalis after the Latin word 'salvere' meaning 'to be saved'. The Sage plant emits a pine-like aroma which may evoke memories of special occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas since the herb is often used in roast dinners as a stuffing ingredient. The plant itself may be slow-growing but produces purple flowers amidst green-grey leaves. Sage is native to Southern Europe and can grow to 2ft in optimal conditions; dry, stony areas with good access to sunlight and little moisture.Sage leaves have been used throughout history, from as early as 812 AD. The French originally used Sage leaves to produce an aromatic tea, a drink that the Chinese highly favoured and paid substantial amounts for. Sage is often combined with rosemary, thyme and lavender, which is referred to as the Four Thieves Vinegar.Benefits of Sage LeafSage potentially contributes to the normal hormone balance in women and may help those who suffer from feelings of discomfort during menopause. Sage may also be beneficial to the digestive system. Finally, it is thought that Sage contains antiseptic properties.Our Sage Leaf tabletsOxford Vitality provids three strengths of Sage Leaf tablets; 500mg, 800mg and 2,500mg. Each strength is provided in four quantities to meet your purchasing requirements.Please note- we recommend that both the 500 and 1,000 tablet options are more suitable for use by more than one person. This is to ensure that you are receiving full use of the product before its expiry date. For one person's use, we recommend the 120 or 240 tablet options.