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Sage

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Salvia officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae  ·  Parts used: Leaf  ·  Also known as: Common sage, Garden sage, True sage

Key actions

CarminativeNeuroprotective / cognition support

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Cognitive functionStrong
  • MemoryStrong
  • Hot flashesTraditional
  • MenopauseTraditional
  • BloatingTraditional
  • IndigestionTraditional
  • Inflammation (general)Traditional
  • Sore throatTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewPharmacological properties of Salvia officinalis and its components (2017)
ReviewSalvia (Sage): A Review of its Potential Cognitive-Enhancing and Protective Effects (2017)
ReviewSystematic review of clinical trials assessing pharmacological properties of Salvia species on memory, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease (2014)
RctMedicinal plants and dementia therapy: herbal hopes for brain aging? (2010)
PreclinicalSage (Salvia officinalis) alleviates trazodone induced rat cardiotoxicity mediated via modulation of autophagy and oxidative stress (2024)
PreclinicalAntioxidative Effect of Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) Macerate as 'Green Extract' in Inhibiting the Oxidation of Fish Oil (2021)
PreclinicalEstrogenic activity of Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) aerial parts and its isolated ferulic acid in immature ovariectomized female rats (2021)
PreclinicalSage, Salvia officinalis L., Constituents, Hepatoprotective Activity, and Cytotoxicity Evaluations of the Essential Oils Obtained from Fresh and Differently Timed Dried Herbs (2021)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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