Sage | Salvia officinalis
A versatile herb, Sage reduces hot flashes, supports memory, and aids digestion. It strengthens mucous membranes, eases sore throats, and provides antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Benefits & Uses
Cognitive support: Improves memory, focus, and mild cognitive decline; traditionally valued in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Menopausal relief: Reduces hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive perspiration.
Digestive aid: Strengthens mucous membranes and soothes inflammation in the digestive tract.
Sore throat & oral health: Used as a gargle or rinse for sore throats, oral ulcers, and mouth sores due to its astringent properties.
Antimicrobial & anti-inflammatory: Fights infections and reduces systemic or localized inflammation.
Form & Dosage
Tea/Infusion: Leaves steeped for menopausal support, digestive aid, or sore throats.
Tincture/Extract: Concentrated form for cognitive and menopausal benefits; follow practitioner guidance.
Culinary Use: Widely used in cooking; provides gentle medicinal support.
Gargle/Rinse: Prepared infusion for oral ulcers and sore throats.
Typical dosage: 1–3 g dried leaf daily in tea, or 2–4 mL tincture up to 3x daily.
Parts Used
Leaves
Precautions
Pregnancy & lactation: Avoid high medicinal doses; sage may reduce milk production.
Excess use: Thujone in sage oil can be toxic in large amounts; culinary use is safe.
Medication interactions: May interact with sedatives, anticonvulsants, or blood pressure medications.
Allergies: Possible irritation in sensitive individuals.
For more detailed information about the different ways to take herbs, consider taking a course at the HomeGrown Herbalist Online School of Botanical Medicine.
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