Sage medicinal sage leaf

Sage is used as a decoction or tincture — for mouthwash as an astringent and antiseptic for stomatitis, bleeding gums, sore throat; in the form of douching — for gynecological diseases.
Inhalation of decoctions is recommended for inflammation of the respiratory tract.
Externally, decoctions of sage are used for hair loss, and in combination with elder flowers — for hemorrhoids.
This plant inhibits lactation in nursing mothers, has a positive effect on gastritis, colitis, stomach ulcer, flatulence, inflammation of the gallbladder.
Sage preparations are used to strengthen the central nervous system.
Contraindications
Sage is contraindicated for internal use in acute inflammatory processes in the kidneys, during pregnancy.
The leaves are used in the liquor, fish, canning and food concentrate industries. They have a strong spicy smell, spicy bitter taste. It goes well with rosemary medicinal. They are seasoned with salads, soups, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, sweet dishes. Sage gives a piquant flavor to grated cheeses and pie fillings.