Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

Sage is a very aromatic herb used to flavour many fatty meats such as pork, sausages and pate, as well as other roast meats, poultry, stuffing, stews and soups. It is a popular herb in Mediterranean and Italian cooking where sage grows profusely. Sage adds flavour to butter sauces, cheese dishes, omelletes and vegetables

Sage can be used as a gargle for mouth ulcers, gingivitis, tonsillitis and laryngitis.

A sage tea can be taken for indigestion, excessive perspiration, menopausal sweats and to reduce milk flow in breast feeding mums.

Part Used

Leaves

Actions

Antiseptic, spasmolytic, antioxidant, antimicrobial.

Contraindications

Do not use in medicinal doses during pregnancy or lactation. (except when weaning to stop milk flow). Caution in high doses for long term use due to the thujone content.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.