Salvia officinalis, the scientific name for the plant known as Sage1, True Sage1, and Dalmation Sage1, is one of nature's greatest gifts. It has been used as both food and healer throughout history with documented usage in ancient Chinese. Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures.

Sage has been revered as a healer throughout time as evidenced by its name "Salvia" which comes from the Latin word meaning "healthy", "to heal", or "to save". 3

A complex botanical, sage contains over 200 medicinally and nutritionally active compounds.2

The diverse medicinal compounds in sage work together to act as healing and health-promoting agents and, in combination are exceptionally strong.

Oil of Sage can be used to improve health internally, externally and through aromatherapy, effectively supporting the body's immune, digestive and respiratory systems. This wide spectrum of actions enables sage to be both a healer and preventative for a multitude of health conditions affecting vital body systems.

An exceedingly powerful antioxidant, liver tonic, and immune stimulant, sage is also antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral.

Sage is used as a preservative in the food industry because of its antioxidant capacity and its ability to safely kill a wide range of bacteria.

Native to Mediterranean regions and now growing worldwide, sage (Salvia officinalis) has been used for thousands of years as a fragrant, warming spice in cooking and baking.

Medicinally it has a highly deserved reputation as a potent natural internal, external and aromatherapy remedy.

This common culinary spice contains a widely diverse number of constituents. It is this large variety of compounds that account for its multitude of medicinal benefits including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, emmenagogue, antiseptic, astringent, digestive, febrifuge, diuretic, hypertensive, laxative, tonic, and stomachic.4 This unique powerhouse combination enables sage to be a virtual medicine chest on its own.

Sage owes the majority of its medicinal properties to its volatile oil. It is this oil which we carefully combine with extra virgin olive oil to create our Holistically Standardized Oil of Sage. Unlike the pure volatile essential oil, Oil of Sage is safe and efficacious internally, externally and in aromatherapy.

For thousands of years sage has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments including bleeding gums, colds, cancer, diarrhea, excessive perspiration, enteritis, headaches, measles, mouth ulcers, snake bites, nervous tension, rheumatism, sore throat, toothaches, and tonsilitis.1

Carnosic acid, a diterpene known to be found in only two plants, is one of sage's extremely potent antioxidant, anticancer and antimutagenic agents.2,5 Carsonic acid works along with labiatic acid, sage's other potent antioxidant, to create an antioxidant powerhouse.

Internally, sage can be employed as an effective treatment for numerous conditions including bloating, diarrhea, intestinal inflammation, trembling, depression, vertigo, sore throat, excessive perspiration, indigestion, menopause, and excessive lactation. 6, 7

As a potent antioxidant sage prevents free-radical damage thereby delaying the aging process, protecting cells from deterioration and aiding in cancer prevention. This action is one reason sage has been used in cancer treatments. 7, 13

Of particular value to women, sage has the unique combination of a mild estrogenic action and the ability to dry up night sweats that accompany menopause. It is so potent that, within hours, a single dose can save off the sweats for up to two days.8

Sage's hormonal effect has been employed as a female system tonic, and is often used to regulate the menstrual cycle, for menstrual cramps, infertility and hot flashes.13 It can also be used as a remedy for irregular and light menstruation, encouraging a better flow of blood. 11, 12

Sage's anti-sweat properties are of value to men as well. Taken regularly, sage will benefit individuals who sweat excessively or at awkward times by helping to reduce perspiration volume while also combating the bacteria which contribute to embarrassing body odour.9

Research discovered sage's ability to dry up milk production in lactating women. It is believed this is due, in part, to sage's estrogenic action. The same investigations also revealed that sage helps to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics.10

Sage is a digestive, urinary and nerve tonic. It's digestive ability is particularly effective when a lot of meat has been eaten or if there is constipation. The oils in sage can relax the smooth muscle in the digestive tract while the bitter tendency stimulates digestive juices and encourages the flow of digestive enzymes, enabling sage to act as an exceptionally effective digestive tonic.11, 13

As a urinary system tonic sage aides the flow of urine, easing water retention and oedema.11, 12 Sage also has a beneficial effect in treating glandular disorders by assisting lymphatic flow and cleansing the circulatory system. 12

Classified as a yin tonic in Chinese medicine, sage is a versatile nerve tonic able to both calm and stimulate the nervous system, enhancing strength and vitality. 11

The unique combination of antiseptic, astringent and relaxing constituents of sage make it ideal for almost all types of throat, mouth and gum conditions, including gingivitis. The high level of astringency also makes sage useful for treating diarrhea. 11

The antimicrobial and immune stimulating action makes sage ideal to help and prevent infections and autoimmune problems, and is particularly useful for combating colds, flu and asthma. It's astringent and expectorant qualities help expel phlegm from the head and chest while reducing catarrh and helping to treat laryngitis.12, 13

Externally, sage is effective in dealing with a wide-range of conditions including rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain, sprains and strains, cold extremities, stings and insect bites.

Valued as a powerful pain reliever, especially when treating rheumatism and arthritis, sage helps alleviate the pain associated with sprains, muscle aches, inflammations and insect bites. Additionally, this herb's powerful antimicrobial properties assist in preventing infections and treating skin conditions such as athlete's foot, psoriasis, eczema, shingles, and neuralgia.

Sage is a key ingredient for the cosmetic industry, especially in men's products. It's invigorating scent, coupled with beneficial skin and hair care properties are vital to the success of many products.

A benefit for all skin and hair types, sage oil is particularly effective at treating oily or aging skin and thinning or graying hair. It helps to restore proper balance, colour and oil levels. 14, 15

Sage increases warmth and stimulates blood circulation when applied externally. This property helps relieve cold feet, tired legs, weak limbs, sore muscles, arthritis, rheumatic pain and gout.

Adding a few drops of Oil of Sage to bath water can be an excellent refresher after a tiring day of work or play. 17

Sage chest rubs, and inhalations have traditionally been used to clear phlegm from the head and chest. Simply adding the oil to bath water has been effective in helping to reduce congestion while energizing.

Sage has been used in aromatherapy for thousands of years to strengthen the senses, invigorate and increase memory abilities. 4

Sage oil is used in vaporizers to disinfect "sick rooms" and calm asthma attacks. 16

Sage can be used in aromatherapy as an antidepressant, to relieve mental strain or exhaustion, increase mental clarity and as an uplifting agent. 17

Sage calms and sooths nerves by soothing the parasympathetic nervous system. This enables it to assist in states of tiredness, depression and grief. 12

Directions: Oil of Sage can be used internally and externally as a versatile healer and nutritional provider. You can even use it in your favorite foods, sauces and soups. Oil of Sage is ideal for pastas, salad, pizza, bruschetta, and other recipes where it's fragile constituents are not compromised with high cooking heats.