Sage for teeth and gums: a review of the beneficial properties of a medicinal plant

If you sometimes use traditional medicine recipes, then you will be interested to learn in detail about a plant such as sage. It helps with toothache, it is used to rinse gums, and is used to prevent dental diseases as part of rinses and pastes. Journalists from the UltraSmile.ru editorial team will reveal to you all the secrets of this useful natural medicine.

Sage is often used in folk medicine

Valuable properties of medicinal plants for teeth and gums

In folk medicine you can find many recipes that use sage for gums and teeth. And this is not surprising, because the medicinal plant has a set of positive properties:

• relieves pain
• disinfects,
• freshens breath,
• strengthens local immunity,
• accelerates tissue regeneration (restoration),
• has an astringent effect and stops bleeding, strengthens capillaries,
• has an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect, and also eliminates signs of the inflammatory process.

A decoction of sage helps eliminate many dental problems.
A decoction of this plant is completely safe if accidentally swallowed in small quantities; moreover, it helps normalize digestion. Its aroma calms the nervous system and helps improve sleep. Therefore, it can be used not only by adults, but also by children.

Sage is rich in natural (organic) antibiotics, tannins1 and cineole (antiseptic), potassium, phosphorus and calcium, it contains antioxidants, as well as vitamins A, E, K. All of these components are very important for the health of teeth and gums.

How does sage work for gum inflammation and toothache?

Sage tops the list of medicinal herbs for the treatment of diseases of the throat and oral cavity. Its high efficiency is explained by its chemical composition:

• The vitamin-mineral complex makes the gums stronger and more elastic, prevents tissue loss and accelerates regeneration.
• Phytoncides - make the epithelium more resistant to external influences.
• Resins – envelop mucous tissues and create a bactericidal film.
• Acids soften the mucous membrane and accelerate its healing.
• Astringent components – relieve pain and reduce gum bleeding.
• Aroma components - freshen breath.

For what dental problems can sage be used?

Many people note that sage is effective for toothache of mild to moderate intensity. It helps reduce the level of discomfort caused by caries or pulpitis. But much more often it is used for rinsing gums for stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis and periodontal disease, gum abscess and suppuration, open wounds and ulcers on the mucous membrane.

The product is often used as a rinse for gum inflammation.

A decoction of this valuable plant will not replace a trip to the dentist, but in combination with other treatment measures recommended by a specialist, it can contribute to the fight against oral diseases!

A decoction from a medicinal plant will help in the fight against halitosis (bad breath), but, naturally, only if you take other measures to eliminate it: treat diseases of the teeth and gums at the dentist, undergo professional oral hygiene, limit consumption of certain foods (garlic, protein and carbohydrate foods).

Bad breath can also be eliminated with sage decoction.

Sage for rinsing gums is recognized by many researchers as one of the most effective2 remedies along with eucalyptus, St. John's wort and yarrow. It can be used not only when problems have already appeared, but also for the prevention of dental diseases. It helps make gums elastic, increases their resistance to bacterial attack, and promotes rapid healing of wounds and cracks. They not only rinse the mouth with sage, but also make applications, lotions, and oral baths with it.

Contraindications for use that you need to know about

Sage for gums and teeth should not be used if you suffer from epilepsy, thyroid or kidney diseases. Contraindication is individual intolerance or allergic reactions in the form of redness, rash, itching. The use of sage decoctions is not recommended for children under 5 years of age, as they have a higher risk of encountering the negative properties of the medicine if they swallow a large amount or in case of an overdose.

Buy sage only in pharmacies, as this is where the medicinal herb is delivered. It is not recommended to collect the plant in meadows or gardens, because in these places mainly wild and meadow or ornamental varieties grow, which will not be useful.

Pregnant and lactating women should be treated with this remedy with caution. In pregnant women, sage can cause cramps, and in nursing women it can reduce the amount of milk produced. But these properties appear only with an overdose or systematic ingestion.

Pregnant women should use this product with caution

This medicine should be used in moderation and for no more than 2 months in a row. Firstly, an overdose can cause poisoning, dizziness and severe headaches. Secondly, longer use can be addictive, as well as provoke the development of allergies and swelling of the nasopharynx.

Sage contraindications

Although the drug is relatively safe and effective, treatment with it is permissible only after all possible contraindications to its use have been excluded. In some cases, it can negatively affect the condition, which must be taken into account in advance when drawing up a treatment plan. Key contraindications include:

• allergies or individual intolerance to components of herbal raw materials;
• all trimesters of pregnancy and lactation;
• the presence of any forms of epilepsy;
• development of endometriosis;
• age up to 2 years;
• hypotension;
• period of exacerbation of chronic pathologies of the urinary system;
• increased concentration of estrogen in the blood;
• any types of tumors;
• lesions of the thyroid gland;
• presence of bronchial asthma.

In these cases, the drug, including as part of the preparations, must be discarded.

Popular folk recipes with sage

Strong warm decoction for toothache

Brew sage firmly for toothache. To do this, pour 2 tablespoons of the crushed plant into a glass of boiling water and keep it on low heat for five minutes. The resulting mixture is cooled and filtered, after which it is taken into the mouth and held in the area of ​​the diseased tooth for several minutes. You can repeat every hour.

The solution for children under 5 years of age should be much weaker than for adults. If you put 2 tablespoons in a glass of boiling water, then only half of one spoon is enough for your child. This is due to the fact that the child has a greater risk of allergies and intoxication of the body in case of an overdose.

Herbal mixture for bleeding gums

To be effective, sage is enhanced with other herbs: chamomile, St. John's wort and yarrow. To prepare the decoction, you will need 2 teaspoons of each component and 200 ml of hot water. Next, the composition is infused for half an hour and used twice a day, morning and evening, to rinse the gums.

Herbal tea with sage is used for bleeding gums

Never buy sage secondhand from those who claim to grow it. There are many varieties of this plant, and among them is Salvia divinórum (Divinor Sage), which can cause hallucinations due to the component it contains, the hallucinogen salvinorin.

Solution with hydrogen peroxide and aloe juice for the treatment of stomatitis

The sequence of actions is as follows:

• prepare a sage decoction and cool it to room temperature: 1 teaspoon per glass of boiling water,
• separately in 1 glass of boiled water, stir 1 teaspoon of peroxide,
• add one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide solution to the prepared broth. Add 5 teaspoons of aloe juice to this. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and let it brew in a dark place for 2-3 hours.

Rinse your mouth at least 2 times a day.

With oak bark for inflammation of periodontal tissues

For half a liter of boiling water you will need 1 tablespoon each of oak and sage bark. The broth is infused for half an hour, then filtered and rinsed with mouth 3 times a day.

With essential oil for fresh breath

Suitable only for those who are not prone to allergies! Add 3-5 drops of sage essential oil to a glass of warm boiled water and rinse your mouth twice a day, morning and evening, after careful oral hygiene.

How else can you use sage in dentistry?

Tinctures

Pharmacy tincture of sage helps to cope with toothache and alleviate the condition of a patient suffering from chronic inflammation of the oral mucosa.

Also, you can prepare it yourself .

For this, 5 tbsp. l. dry sage leaves should be poured with 500 ml of pure alcohol and left to infuse for 2 weeks in a dark and cool place.

On its basis, a rinsing solution is made - 20 drops of tincture in half a glass of water.

This solution is also applicable for the treatment of gum disease in young children, however, the concentration of the substance should be half as much.

Oil

Due to its texture, the oil is well suited for lubricating sore gums. To prepare sage-based oil, you need to pour sage leaves with heated vegetable oil in proportions of 1 to 3. The product must be infused for 10 days in a dark, cool place, after which it is shaken, filtered and squeezed.

Tea

Sage tea is an indispensable drink for people suffering from chronic gum inflammation. You can prepare it in several ways. The first method is the simplest - you just need to purchase a pharmacy mixture and brew the filter bags in accordance with the instructions. This is very convenient and practical, since the result is a pure drink that does not require additional filtration.

However, you can prepare such a drink from dry sage leaves. For this, 1 tbsp. l. Leaves need to be brewed in 500 ml of boiled water and left for 15 minutes.

The resulting liquid can replace regular tea and drink it three times a day before each meal.

Sage oil

You can also mix sage with your usual tea leaves in a ratio of 3 to 1. Thanks to this, your favorite tea can be endowed with healing properties and a pleasant herbal aroma.

Moreover, the taste of this tea is perfectly complemented by a spoonful of honey and a slice of lemon.

Sage has been used for the treatment of dental diseases for quite a long time, however, only a doctor can decide how appropriate it is to use a sage-based medicine in a particular case. Therefore, before preparing any of the traditional medicines, you should consult a dentist.

Lozenges with sage

These lozenges help relieve inflammation and swelling of the gums. The main active ingredients are dry and leafy sage extracts.

The tablets do not contain sugar and are suitable for diabetics.

The coatings need to be absorbed until they are completely dissolved - the longer the tablet is in the mouth, the better the therapeutic effect. For adults, the daily norm is 6 lozenges, dissolved every 2-4 hours. For children – 2 lozenges per day, once every 6 hours.

Sage tablets

Tablets are especially effective at the initial stage of the inflammatory process. Often, with the help of tablets, you can eliminate it in the bud.

Medicines that contain sage

As noted above, in dentistry, medicinal plants are more often used for complex treatment of mucous membranes and gums. This fact is confirmed by the list of drugs that include sage.

“The other day, a friend gave me Sunny Bunny tooth powder, which contains a lot of herbs and sage. The box says that it can be used by adults and children, and that it is a good prevention of periodontitis, stomatitis, and tartar. I bought it somewhere in Altai when I went on vacation. We've never seen anything like this in pharmacies. Now the whole family uses it and, I hope, we protect our teeth and gums well from all sorts of diseases.”

Nino, review from woman.ru

Sage is also included in many toothpastes and rinses for sensitive teeth and gums. For example, in the series of daily oral care products “Forest Balm”, PresiDENT.

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1. Mironov S.E., Fetisova A.N. The state of the Russian market of pharmaceutical products of plant origin for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity // Medical and pharmaceutical journal “Pulse”. – 2013.
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Expert “Sage is an excellent natural antiseptic. It increases the protective functions of the oral mucosa. It is good for preventing dental diseases, but if the problem really appears, then herbs alone will not get rid of it. Moreover, many patients using medicinal plants only worsen their condition. Various decoctions “lubricate” the overall picture; they stop inflammation, but do not eliminate the causes of its occurrence, and time is running out.” Dentist therapist, periodontist Marina Igorevna Tarabanovskaya

Consulting specialist

Tarabanovskaya Marina Igorevna

Specialization: Dentist therapist, periodontist Experience: 10 years

Doctors' reviews about sage

Olga Zorina, pharmacist, pharmacology teacher, editor-in-chief of MedCorr:

– Infusions of sage are used mainly externally for skin and dental diseases. It is also included in lozenges for sore throat, solutions and infusions for rinsing the mouth and throat. This is a strong antiseptic.

Important! Among the contraindications are only increased sensitivity and a tendency to allergies, however, when used externally, irritation of the skin and mucous membranes is possible; in general, there are no age restrictions.

Elena Korsun, Ph.D. head Department of Herbal Medicine, IVM RUDN University, head of the educational and health center at NASM:

– Salvia officinalis is known for its high anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, helps with wet coughs, and improves renal circulation. Sage is an antidiabetic and neuroprotective herb. It is used for cerebral atherosclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, in the recovery period after strokes, and reduces blood stagnation. An excellent plant to collect during the recovery period after coronavirus infection, along with elecampane, licorice, oregano, thyme, St. John's wort, as it eliminates sweating, cough, weakness, and anxiety. Not prescribed during pregnancy.

Comments

Will sage help if the gums under the bridge are inflamed and there is a bad smell coming from there? What other measures should I take?

Vladimir Grigorievich (03/24/2020 at 02:09) Reply to comment

Dear Vladimir Grigorievich, inflammation of the gums in the area where the bridge prosthesis adjoins it is a common phenomenon. Most often this is caused by poor oral hygiene. Perhaps you are not properly cleaning the area between the denture and the gum, where food debris gets clogged, it rots and causes inflammation. In this case, a decoction of sage will really help eliminate inflammation and bad odor. And for better and more thorough hygiene, purchase an irrigator.