Leaves of the true sage. Quality is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
HMPC- Mon ograph: traditional herbal medicinal product for oral and cutaneous use.
ESCOP monograph: positive for dyspeptic complaints. Heartburn, flatulence, hyperhidrosis, hot flushes; supportive in hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia; topically for inflammations and infections of the oral mucosa, gums and pharyngeal mucosa.
Commission E monograph: internally for dyspeptic complaints, increased sweating; topically for inflammations of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
Empirical medicine: herpes simplex
As a seasoning for meats, soups, stews and vegetable dishes, also for pickling cucumbers because of its prolonged shelf life.