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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Salvia officinalis
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Terpene (See Glossary)
Thujone
Camphor
Resin (See Glossary)
Salvene
Tannins (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Depresses fever-control center in brain.
Relieves spasm in skeletal or smooth muscle.
Stimulates gastrointestinal tract.
Stimulates central nervous system.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
Miscellaneous information:
Sage is used as a flavoring agent and in perfume.
Salvia is not the brush sage of the desert or red sage.
No effects are expected on the body, either good or bad, when
herb is used in very small amounts to enhance the flavor of
food. However, prolonged use of large amounts can cause seizures
and unconsciousness.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Aids in expelling gas from intestinal tract.
Repels insects.
Decreases salivation.
Treats coughs and colds.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
May reduce milk flow. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Generally regarded as safe when taken in appropriate quantities
for short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
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What to do: |
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Discontinue. Call doctor |
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