Sage
Place in Therapy
Evidence for the use of sage for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause is limited by a lack of well-designed and appropriately powered studies.(1,2) Sage should be used as a second-line agent if isoflavones fail to relieve symptoms. Sage should not be used in women who have or have had breast cancer.
References
1. Natural Standard monographs. Sage (Salvia Officinalis). <www.naturalstandard.com/databases/sage>. Last Updated February 6th, 2012. Accessed March 7, 2013.
2. Bommer S, Klein P, Suter A. "First time Proof of Sage's Tolerability and Efficacy in Menopausal Women with Hot Flushes". (2011) Adv Ther 28(6):490-500.
3. Menoforce Sage 30 tablets. New Leaf Online. <http://newleafonline.ie/shop/menoforce-sage-30-tablets/> Last updated Dec 2012. Accessed March 7, 2013.
References
1. Natural Standard monographs. Sage (Salvia Officinalis). <www.naturalstandard.com/databases/sage>. Last Updated February 6th, 2012. Accessed March 7, 2013.
2. Bommer S, Klein P, Suter A. "First time Proof of Sage's Tolerability and Efficacy in Menopausal Women with Hot Flushes". (2011) Adv Ther 28(6):490-500.
3. Menoforce Sage 30 tablets. New Leaf Online. <http://newleafonline.ie/shop/menoforce-sage-30-tablets/> Last updated Dec 2012. Accessed March 7, 2013.