Sage



Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, greyish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Uses

Modern evidence supports its effects as an antihydrotic, antibiotic, antifungal, astringent, antispasmodic, estrogenic, hypoglycaemic, and tonic. In a double blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial, sage was found to be effective in the management of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.