Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
Also know as Garden sage.
Botanical Information
A small short-lived evergreen shrubby perennial growing to two feet with white, wooly stems and oblong leaves and violet blue flowers. Native to the Mediterranean region.
Working with Sage
Part(s) Used
Leaf
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Sage is used as a wash for mouth sores, gum problems, sore throats, and tonsillitis. As a tea, sage is drunk to reduce perspiration and to dry up mother’s milk. Sage makes a good addition to cold and flu formulas. The powdered herb and its extracts are added to natural commercial anti-perspirant formulas.
Sage has a taste of SPICY, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Sage
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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Condition
Treatment Support
stimulates blood flow to the throat, relaxes membranes, antibacterial
Application
tea, lozenge
Condition
Treatment Support
astringent, antiseptic
Application
tea as a gargle and internally
Condition
Treatment Support
decongestant, antibacterial
Application
tea, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.