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Herb · Lamiaceae family

Common sage

Salvia officinalis

Full sun to part shade 0.4–0.7 m × 0.4–0.9 m Flowers June–July Harvest March–August to −26 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1–2 gof dried leaves
steep5–15 min
how often3× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · common sage

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedLeaf
mild indigestion, bloating and flatulenceexcessive sweatingminor inflammation of the mouth or throatminor skin inflammation
Form

part: leaf

For: mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1–2 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
3× a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1–2 g of dried leaves in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

    10:00
  4. 4

    Drink 3× a day.

For: excessive sweating For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
2 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water
How long
If symptoms last longer than 6 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 2 g of dried leaves in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

  4. 4

    Drink it.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence1–2 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water 3× a dayFrom 18 years · adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: excessive sweating2 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water From 18 years · adults, elderlylonger than 6 weeks → see a doctor
Infusion applied to the skinat homepart: leaffor: minor skin inflammation2.5 g of dried leaves in 100 ml of water 2–4× a dayFrom 18 years · adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor
Mouth rinse and gargleat homepart: leaffor: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat2.5 g of dried leaves in 100 ml of boiling water 3× a dayFrom 18 years · adults, elderlylonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Adults only

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. — for: mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence, minor skin inflammation

If symptoms last longer than 6 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. — for: excessive sweating

If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. — for: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat

Who should not use it

  • Adults only
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)

Cautions

  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
Usage data: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Salviae officinalis folium·Steeping time: EMA glossary on herbal teas

Home-made tincture · per the EMA

Tincture at home.

The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.

Part usedLeaf
Herb : alcohol ratio1 : 10e.g. 10 g per 100 ml
Alcohol70 %ethanol
Steep3 daysin the dark, at room temperature
Single dose2–3 ml3× a day · adults only
1

Weigh

10 g

of dried leaves, chopped

2

Cover with alcohol

100 ml

ethanol 70 %, in a glass jar

3

Leave to steep

3 days

close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then

4

Strain

into a dark bottle

press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date

5

Use

2–3 ml

3× a day · adults only

Before taking the tincture

The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:

  • Adults only
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • The tincture contains alcohol (ethanol).
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
  • If you take any medicines, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Do not drive after taking it.

Good to know

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

What 1 : 10 means

1 g of dried leaves per 10 ml of alcohol — so 10 g per 100 ml.

Which alcohol

Ethanol 70 %. Ordinary shop-bought spirit (40 %) is weaker than the EMA states.

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Salviae officinalis folium · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.

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This is not medical advice. More
This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

March–August
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Using the harvest · common sage

From the bed to the kitchen.

What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.

Edible parts

leaves

What to do with the harvest

Now, in a few days and for winter.

Right awayFresh or dried leaves in stuffing and with meat.
For longer
  • Dry: hang bunches somewhere dark and airy; store the dry leaves in a closed jar.
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