Dried Sage Leaf Tea
4 oz
Ayurveda & Sage
Tissue Effects of Sage — Ayurvedic Info Sage is strongly kashaya rasa (astringent taste). Astringent herbs tend to tighten and dry tissues, reducing secretions and moisture. This is why sage is excellent for sore throats, gum infections, and excessive sweating — but it can also cause dryness if taken in Excess.
Sage tea or tincture is often used short-term for colds, sore throats, or menopausal sweating. Herbalists often caution against prolonged high-dose use because of this tissue-drying effect.
Occasional use: Safe and beneficial for digestion, memory, and acute infections. Long-term daily use: May dry out mucous membranes (mouth, throat, lungs) and skin, especially in those with Vata dominance.
Balancing strategy: Combine sage with moistening herbs (like licorice, marshmallow root, or fennel) if you want to use it regularly. Best timing: Use sage tea for specific conditions (sore throat, hot flashes, digestive upset), not as a constant daily beverage.
The common garden sage is a low-growing evergreen shrub in the mint family that can be found worldwide. For centuries, Salvia officinalis has been a choice herb to flavor culinary dishes. Beyond its use as a kitchen seasoning, sage leaf was historically utilized in traditional European herbalism for its healthful properties. Sage leaves can be infused as tea, macerated as an extract, and used as a culinary spice.
The common garden sage has been known and used for culinary and herbal purposes for centuries. The low-growing evergreen shrub is popular in nearly every European cuisine and is used variously to flavor various proteins, soups, puddings, cheeses and vegetables. Its unmistakable peppery flavor makes it popular for use in stuffing and other hardier dishes. "Why should a man die when sage grows in his garden?" Martin Luther is said to have asked in the middle ages, and his statement is reflected in the herb's Latin name Salvia, derived from the Latin word to heal.
One of the more popular herbs in the Middle Ages through 18th century, sage has drifted into lesser use as more delicate flavors grew more popular. The evergreen herb is enjoying a resurgence of late, in part based on its many uses and benefits. Sage can be used to flavor and preserve various proteins or cheese and is often used in soups and salads as well.
Precautions
If consumption exceeds use as a spice then not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
