Recipe
Steam inhalation over sage
- Herb:
- Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis
- Method:
- Inhalation
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 15 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Add 1–2 tsp dried leaf to 500–750 ml boiling water in a pot, cover for about 2 minutes.
- Lean over the pot, tent with a towel, and breathe gently through the nose for 5–8 minutes (not for unsupervised children).
- Avoid overly hot steam — protect mucous membranes; rest in warmth afterwards.
Extraction
- Herb:
- poměry dle kroků receptu na kartě
- Solvent:
- mediální složení (voda, alkohol, olej, med…) viz jednotlivé kroky
- Shelf life:
- po přípravě uchovávej hygienicky a podle typu výrobku (chlad, světlo, alkohol)
- Target compounds:
- orientační domácí extrakce — profil závisí na teplotě, čase řezu a poměrech
Notes
Sage contains thujone — not for frequent long internal use; inhalation is short-term. Asthma — ask a doctor.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Literature
- Vyhledávání studií (PubMed apod.) — Konkrétní vědecká tvrzení ověř na kartě byliny a v primární literatuře.
Related
Salvia officinalis — Herb card
Inhalation — Processing method detail