You Wrote:
>Yes you read that subject line right! Does anyone have any information or
>even any ideas on the impact of smoking sage?  It is an increasing trend
>here, and the teens are told it clears the lungs from toxins in tobacco
>smoke or marijuana.  We all know of the concerns about breastfeeding moms
>_eating_ sage -- what about smoking it?  And yes this is your garden variety
>herb, not the sage bush.  In our climate the herb is a perenial that is
>green almost all year.
>Thanks.
>--"Without interest and passion nothing great has ever happened in history.
>Hegel"
>               Rhoda Taylor, B.A., IBCLC   Duncan, B.C., Canada--

In my years of herbal practice, often times we have used sage smoke to clear
the lungs of congestion, toxins and excess mucus - it can also aid in
calming an annoying cough.  The Native Americans here also smoke sage as
part of a combination in pipe smoke, it is also used for smudging and
clearing of negative energies.
As far as smoking sage when breastfeeding, this is a bit of a dilemma,
because although sage is sage and it does have a drying effect, there is a
difference in the way it effects the body when it is smoked versus when it
is ingested.  I'd be careful with it, if you have a mom who chooses to smoke
sage, tell her that it is not advised due to its drying action on the body,
but if she must, only once or twice a day and monitor her supply carefully.
I know this was a lengthy response, sorry.  But, I can't say anyone's ever
brought this to mind before.  Oh well, live and learn.  I hope you find this
information useful.
Wishing you health and wellness!

Tami Karnes,
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