HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Sage

Botanical nameSalvia officinalis

Plant part usedLeaf

Important safety information: Thujone can be neurotoxic in high or prolonged doses. Avoid essential oil ingestion, pregnancy and seizure disorders.

Herbal actions

Astringent
carminative
antiseptic traditionally
antisudorific traditionally

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Mild digestive complaints
Mouth and throat rinses
Traditional excessive-sweating support

Main constituents

Thujone, 1,8-cineole, camphor, rosmarinic acid and diterpenes

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Short-term use; essential oil is not interchangeable with tea.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.