Greek Sage
OTHER NAME(S): Greek Oregano, Salvia Griega, Sauge de Crète, Sauge de Grèce, Sauge Grecque, Sauge Trilobée, Sauge à Trois Lobes, Three-Lobe Sage, Salvia fruticosa, Salvia triloba, Salvia griega, Sauge trilobée
Overview
Greek sage (Salvia fruticose or Salvia triloba) is a plant. The dried leaves are sometimes used to make a medicinal tea.
People use Greek sage tea for inflammation (swelling) and other purposes, but here is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Greek Sage overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Greek sage is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Greek sage is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Greek sage is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Hexobarbital interacts with Greek SageHexobarbital can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Greek sage might increase the effects of hexobarbital. Taking Greek sage along with hexobarbital might cause too much sleepiness.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Greek sage might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Todorov S, Philianos S, Petkov V, et al. Experimental pharmacological study of three species from genus Salvia. Acta Physiol Pharmacol (Bulg) 1984;10:13-20.
- Massadeh AM, Alzoubi KH, Melhim AM, Rababa'h AM. Assessing the Influence of Salvia Triloba on Memory Deficit Caused by Sleep Deprivation in the context of Oxidative Stress. Curr Alzheimer Res 2022.