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Sage

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Salvia officinalis

Oral Uses

  • Alzheimer's disease RatingRatingRating

    Sage improves mental function. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Breast-feeding support RatingRatingRating

    Sage reduces milk production; used for weaning; reduces breast engorgement during breast-feeding. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Hyperhidrosis RatingRatingRating

    Sage reduces sweating. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion RatingRatingRating

    Sage is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; improves digestion; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Menopause RatingRatingRating

    Sage reduces night sweats; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses for many weeks.

  • Age related cognitive decline RatingRating

    Sage improves mental function. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Breast enhancement RatingRating

    Sage is an estrogenic; may enhance the breast. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRatingRating

    Sage is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Sage is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Sage is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Aromatic RatingRatingRating

    Sage is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Sage is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRating

    Sage is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Sage is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 3-9 g of dried sage leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Gingivitis RatingRatingRating

    Sage alleviates symptoms. Use a sage containing toothpaste and a sage tea gargle.

  • Sore throat RatingRatingRating

    Sage soothes sore throat. Use a throat spray containing sage many times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Cold sores RatingRating

    Sage alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply sage containing topical preparation 2-6 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Sage is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Apply sage containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Sage is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply sage containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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