Medicinal plant used internally as an anti-perspirant (anti-sweating) and in external use as a disinfectant (for the mouth).
Names Italian name: sage, sacred herb Latin name: Salvia officinalis L. Name in English: Sage or Salvia Family Labiate (Lamiaceae)
Sage effects Internal use (drops, herbal teas or tablets) - Anti-phosphate (= against sweat), as a condiment thanks to its strong antioxidant effect (in the kitchen), tonic. External use (solutions) - Antiseptic (antiviral, antibacterial), antiphlogistic (against inflammation), scarring. Indications Internal use (drops, herbal teas or tablets) - Hyperhidrosis, heat waves in the case of menopause, problems with digestion, colds, digestive disorders, cough, bronchitis, hypercholesterolemia - high level of LDL (possible effect). Asthenia nervous (severe fatigue). External use (solution for gargling, candy, spray) - Mouth infections such as sore throat or mouth ulcers Preparation (which way of absorption?) - Sage herbal tea (sage infusions) - Sage tincture (dosage is often 2 ml, twice a day) - Capsules (one capsule usually contains 500 mg of sage leaves, consume 2 capsules a day)
Where does sage grow? Sage grows mainly in relatively warm countries (such as the Mediterranean region). It is a perennial plant, meaning it can live for several years. Sage reaches a height between 20 and 70 cm, some sources even speak of 1 m. Over time, sage can form small bushes thanks to its increasingly woody stems.