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traditional use: Sage has one of the longest histories of use as a medicinal
herb. It has been employed to treat cancers and excessive perspiration and to dry up milk
when a woman is no longer going to breast-feed.1 Based on this antiperspiration
and drying effect, sage is also used for women who are sweating due to menopause.2
Sage
was also used, along with rosemary and thyme, to preserve a number of foods,
including meats and cheeses. Active constituents: The essential oil of sage contains active
constituents, including ocimene, cineole, limonene, and terpinene. Several of these
terpene compounds are antioxidants3 and kill a variety of bacteria.4
As yet, the mechanism of the plant in reducing lactation and sweating has not been
investigated in depth.
How much should I take?
A tea prepared from 2–3 U.S. teaspoons (10-15 grams) of the herb is generally used.
The tea is made by steeping sage leaves in hot water in a covered container for fifteen
minutes. This tea can be gargled for a sore throat, then swallowed, or it can be swallowed
for other purposes. Three cups a day should be drunk. Alternatively, 4 ml of the tincture
three times per day can be used.
Are there any side effects
or interactions? Women who are breast-feeding should only use sage in medicinal
doses if they want to dry up the flow of milk. Sage should be avoided when fever is
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