Salvia Fruticosa
Greek Sage
Salvia Fruticosa
Salvia fruticosa is an endemic species of the Eastern Mediterranean basin, known with the name’s Greek sage or salvia triloba In all these regions S. fruticosa has been used over time in traditional medicine practices (Rivera et al., 1994; Karousou et al., 2000).
It is an important source of rosemarinic acid, which presents a series of biological actions that are relevant, e.g. antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It is a traditional herbal medicinal product for (a) symptomatic treatment of mild dyspepsia, such as burning and bloating, (b) relief of excessive sweating, (c) symptomatic treatment of inflammations of mouth or throat, (d) the relief of inflammation of the skin of minors. (European Medicines Agency, 2016 a,b).
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Source : ΕΜΑ
They are used internally in the treatment of digestive and respiratory complaints, menstrual problems, infertility, nervous tension and depression
Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London
Active Constituents of Sage
Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.
