Notes

Sage is also used internally in the treatment of excessive lactation, night sweats, excessive salivation (as in Parkinson's disease), profuse perspiration (as in TB), anxiety, depression, female sterility and menopausal problems. Many herbalists believe that the purple-leafed forms of this species are more potent medicinally. Applied externally, the plant is used to treat insect bites, skin, throat, mouth and gum infections and vaginal discharge. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy.