sage
Patient Counselling
How does it work?
Sage has a long history of traditional use in Europe for the treatment of excessive sweating (including vasomotor symptoms in menopause), dyspepsia, and inflammation of the mouth/throat.(1)
Sage’s effects in menopause are thought to be due to its anti-inflammatory and estrogenic activities. Sage’s anti-inflammatory effects thought to be mediated by ursolic acid, monoterpinoids, carnosic acid/carnisol.(1) Estrogenic activity is thought to be due to the induction of β-galactosidase activity by monoterpenoids. However, this has only been demonstrated in vitro to date.(1)
When do I take it?
Take one capsule twice daily preferably with meals.(3)
What are some side effects that I should be aware of?
Sage is known to classically cause hypertension and dry mouth. In trials evaluating its use in menopause, Mild abdominal pain and diarrhea were also reported.(1,2,3)
Who should not take Sage?
· Individuals with known allergy or hypersensitivity
· Women who are pregnant, suspect they might be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant
· Women who are actively breastfeeding
· Individuals with a history of epilepsy/seizures (thujone-containing extracts only; some extracts thujone-free)(1,3)
Sage has a long history of traditional use in Europe for the treatment of excessive sweating (including vasomotor symptoms in menopause), dyspepsia, and inflammation of the mouth/throat.(1)
Sage’s effects in menopause are thought to be due to its anti-inflammatory and estrogenic activities. Sage’s anti-inflammatory effects thought to be mediated by ursolic acid, monoterpinoids, carnosic acid/carnisol.(1) Estrogenic activity is thought to be due to the induction of β-galactosidase activity by monoterpenoids. However, this has only been demonstrated in vitro to date.(1)
When do I take it?
Take one capsule twice daily preferably with meals.(3)
What are some side effects that I should be aware of?
Sage is known to classically cause hypertension and dry mouth. In trials evaluating its use in menopause, Mild abdominal pain and diarrhea were also reported.(1,2,3)
Who should not take Sage?
· Individuals with known allergy or hypersensitivity
· Women who are pregnant, suspect they might be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant
· Women who are actively breastfeeding
· Individuals with a history of epilepsy/seizures (thujone-containing extracts only; some extracts thujone-free)(1,3)