SAGE // Salvia officinalis — derived from the Latin Salvare meaning “to heal” — belongs to the mint family with over 900 aromatic species. Revered since antiquity, Sage bridges culinary tradition and modern cosmeceutical science, earning a central place in the Origenere Naturale Purity Collection.

Summary of Benefits of Sage for Hair

• 🌿 Rich source of vitamins A, C, E and K, calcium, folate, and B-complex nutrients
• 🌱 Phytonutrients like rosmarinic acid and ursolic acid proven to support scalp health
• 💆♀️ Improves blood circulation → better nutrient “irrigation” of follicles
• 🚫 Natural 5-α-reductase modulation (mild DHT-balancing effect)
• 🧴 Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and astringent → combats dandruff & buildup
• 🌗 Possible hair-darkening and shine-enhancing effect
• ✨ Promotes thicker texture and diameter of strands

Have some Sage fun—read on for recipes, rinses, and even a cocktail celebrating this timeless botanical.

Historical Uses

From 1500 BC Egyptian remedies for itching to medieval European teas for circulation, Sage has long been valued for its restorative powers. Its reputation traveled the Silk Road, finding a second home in Chinese herbalism as both an antiseptic and antispasmodic.

Modern-Day Insights

Recent studies highlight Sage’s benefits not only for hair and scalp but also for cognition, metabolic regulation, and wound healing. Within Origenere’s Naturale Purity Collection, Sage serves as a balancing core ingredient for thinning or oil-imbalanced hair types.

Phytonutrient Profile

Key active compounds and their contributions to scalp and follicle health:

• Camphor – smooths the follicle shaft, decreases frizz, and boosts circulation.
• 1,8-Cineol – anti-inflammatory antioxidant that supports scalp clarity.
• Borneol – natural permeation enhancer improving absorption of nutrients.
• Thujone – encourages anagen-phase transition and cellular regeneration.
• Linalool – calming, anti-anxiety aromatic that promotes micro-circulation.
• Ursolic Acid – antioxidant that moderates 5-α-reductase activity for growth support.
• Rosmarinic Acid – neuroprotective and antioxidant; improves follicular resilience.

Recipes & Topical Applications