Pineapple sage is botanically known as salvia elegans. The leaves of pineapple sage plant have a pleasant sweet, strong aroma suggestive of pineapple. Pineapple sage tea is a wonderful herbal tea and has several medicinal properties. This tangy and calming sage tea was traditionally used to treat sleeping disorders, fever etc. However, it is now being used to treat several other health problems as well.
# DepressionPineapple sage tea is an excellent health drink, which acts as an anti-depressing agent. One cup of this herbal sage decoction when consumed everyday can control anxiety disorders as well. Recent studies also reveal that having a cup of pineapple sage tea every morning can lower stress levels.
# InfectionsA few studies have mentioned that it could help treat fungal infections and kill bacteria. It can also help reduce canker sores, gum and throat infections. Pineapple sage tea is also rich in antioxidants.
# DigestionHaving a cup of this calming sage tea can cure dyspepsia and indigestion problems. Sage leaves can also help relax or soothe an upset stomach and help increase appetite. Sage leaves have anti-gas and diuretic properties and can be used externally as a compress to reduce intestinal discomfort, gas as well as stomach cramps.
# Remedy for coldPineapple sage tea has expectorant and astringent properties, which help relieve sinusitis, cold, fever etc. This herbal tea can help increase sweat naturally, reduce mucus and expel phlegm. Increase in sweat can remove toxins faster, which might cause cold like symptoms.
# Excessive sweatingCold pineapple sage tea can however control the secretion of sweat. Hence, it is recommended to drink around three cups of cold pineapple sage tea to control excessive sweating.