Garden Sage
Salvia officinalis
Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Also known as: Garden Sage, Common Sage, True Sage, Culinary Sage
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Therapeutic Uses
Menopausal hot flashes (clinical evidence), excessive sweating, sore throat (gargle), digestive complaints, gout and rheumatism (traditional), antimicrobial for oral infections. Different from Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea).
Herbal Actions
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, diaphoretic, antioxidant, oestrogenic (mild), antispasmodic
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Avoid in epilepsy (thujone content). Avoid in pregnancy. Limit to 2 cups daily long-term — thujone accumulates. Not for children under 12.
Side Effects: Thujone neurotoxicity at high doses. Possible oestrogen-like effects.