Sage (Sage / Common Sage)

A drying, aromatic leaf for sore throats, sweating and mental clarity. In traditional use the main applications are: Astringent gargle traditionally used for sore throat and mouth ulcers; European use for excess sweating and night sweats; Small studies on sage extracts and word recall in adults.

1-2 g dried leaf as tea, up to 3 cups daily, in short courses of a week or two. Culinary amounts are unrestricted. Amounts vary with age, constitution and health status, so confirm your own dose with a qualified practitioner.

Throat gargle: Steep 1 tsp dried leaf in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes; cool, then gargle and spit. Timing — Three times daily while the throat is sore

Avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy and while breastfeeding (may reduce milk supply) Avoid concentrated sage oil internally — thujone is toxic in quantity Caution with epilepsy and with diabetes medication Speak to a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take prescription medication.

No. This page documents traditional Ayurvedic use for education; it is not a diagnosis or treatment and does not replace prescribed medication or professional advice.