
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Part Used
Leaf
Systems
Immune
Actions
Antiseptic; antispasmodic; carminative; cholagogue; estrogenic; tonic
Traditional Uses
Used as a mouthwash or gargle for mouth/tongue/throat inflammations. A tonic for the nervous system and GIT. Indicated for menstrual irregularities, menopausal night-sweats, and to counteract the greying of hair. Applied topically to insect bites, wounds, and skin infections. ^1.