Salvia mellifera
( Black or Common Sage, member of the Labiatae family )
Medicinal Preparation
Infusion: 1oz of leaves per pint of boiling
water poured over the herb. Let steep for at least 5 to 10 minutes then strain. Aids indigestion.
Decoction: 2-4 ounces per pint of boiling
water for 15 to 20 minutes
Tincture: FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2,
Dry, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops, in hot water (diaphoretic)or cold water (tonic).
Parts Used
Leaves, oil, and flowers
Active properties
- Astringent
- Anti-septic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Aromatic
- Carminative
- Estrogenic
- Reduces sweating
- Tonic
- Volatile Oil (thujone, about 50%)
- Diterpene
- Flavonoids
- Phenolic acids
- Tannins
Medicinal Uses
- Bites and stings
- Canker sores
- Diarrhea
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sore throats
- Digestive tonic and stimulant
- Nerve tonic which both calms and stimulates the nervous system
- Helps irregular and light menstruation
- Asthma
