Sage has a longstanding reputation in British herbal encyclopedias as an agent to improve memory and to repair nerve tissue. Current science supports this traditional understanding of Salvia lavandulifolia which contains a much lower concentration of ketones and is therefore in some cases less problematic to use than Salvia officinalis.
Our Lavender-leaved Sage is outstanding in opening the lungs and bronchial tract. Respiratory stagnation and congestion can be resolved quickly. On a spiritual level a noticeable opening of the chakras, especially the crown chakra can be experienced. This notion is confirmed by many members of the French Aromatherapy community who have been researching this oil extensively.
Following is a listing of research results obtained by a representative study for the memory enhancing and neuroprotective qualities:
The First Study Mentions these Highlights
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1) Salvia lavandulifolia essential oil recovered cell viability and cell morphology H2O2 affected in PC12 cells.
2) S. lavandulifolia essential oil decreased MDA levels and intracellular ROS production.
3) S. lavandulifolia essential oil increased GSH/GSSG ratio and inhibited caspase-3 activity.
4) S. lavandulifolia essential oil increased antioxidant enzymes activity and expression through Nrf2 transcription factor.
5) S. lavandulifolia essential oil might be useful for preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
This study also states, “….exerted the major neuroprotective activity. Our findings demonstrate that
S. lavandulifolia essential oils may have therapeutic value for the prevention and treatment of 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
A further study observes, “The 50μL dose of Salvia essential oil significantly improved immediate word recall in both studies. 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
