A new study conducted by the Medicinal Plant Research Center in Grreat Britain has shown signs that significant memory improvement can be ties into the ingestion of sage through various mediums. Teas, oils, and capsules have all been used in research projects, along with placebos,where people were asked to remember words and then recite them later. Significant results showed that those who took the capsules had better results than those who injested the placebos. This is not a new concpet however. Writing dating back to the 16th century have described saqe as "singularly good for the head and brain and quickeneth the nerves and memory". People have been taking sage to help alleviate memory deficiencies for centuries and have longed enjoyed the boost it provides. This research is important because it is currently being used as a possible replacement for Alzheimer's drugs that have nasty side effects. Sage is being considered as a possible treatment for this disease which affects over 10 million people workdwide. It is thought sage contains an enzyme which can be used to help break down the main chemical that causes this popular form of dementia. Trials are ongoing using sage as a treatment on those with Alzheimers.
I think this is a very positive story about helping those affected by this terrible disease. This natural way could possible help the patients feel good about the medicine they are recieving. It seems to have withstood the test of time as it has been used for a long time. Even if it provides valuable information about what course the cure seekers should take, it is still a valuable herb that should stay focused on. Also, I am going to start taking sage before tests.
University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne. "Sage Improves Memory, Study Shows." ScienceDaily 1 September 2003. 7 February 2008 .
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