Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Sage Salvia officinalis L.	Antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, bronchodilator, hypotensive.	Single product	July 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Sage, Garden Sage, True Sage, Scarlet Sage, Meadow Sage. Parts Used: Leaves. Historical Uses: Native of the Mediterranean region, Sage has been used to regularize sexual activity, reduce excessive perspiration, treat depression and digestive disorders.1,2 Sage has also been used internally for the treatment of dysmenorrhea, diarrhea, gastritis and laryngitis.3,1 Externally, in the form of a gargle, Sage has been employed to treat sore throats, bleeding gums and mouth ulcers. Sage is also used to treat female ailments and for delayed and painful menstruation.2 When taken internally, Sage is said to restore natural hair color. When used externally, it strengthens hair and controls dandruff. Contraindications: Avoid using Sage during pregnancy. Adverse reactions: Potential toxicity's associated with excessive consumption of Sage essential oils. Dosage: 20 to 40 drops two times per day. Externally, to rinse hair, dilute 1 part of extract in 4 parts of water. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.183. 2 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.267 3 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products

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