Western Herbalism
White Sage
Salvia apiana
Also known as Bee Sage, Sacred Sage.
Primarily used traditionally by Chumash and other California Native American tribes overharvesting concern for wild populations supports topical antimicrobial use promising GABAergic and analgesic activity in vitro but limited human clinical data no thujone present unlike S. officinalis
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Sinus congestion
- Excessive sweating
- Postpartum afterbirth expulsion and healing
- Menstrual pain
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Headache
- Common cold
- Anxiety
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Indigestion
- Eye irritation
- Bleeding
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Insomnia
- Pain
- Restlessness
- Urinary disorders
- Dysmenorrhea
- Digestive complaints
- Excessive discharge
- Fever
- Oxidative stress
Safety
Breastfeeding: Avoid in nursing mothers due to lactation suppression
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf infusion or decoction | Leaf infusion or decoction (1-2 tsp/cup, gargle and drink for sore throat |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily used traditionally by Chumash and other California Native American tribes overharvesting concern for wild populations supports topical antimicrobial use promising GABAergic and analgesic activity in vitro but limited human clinical data no thujone present unlike S. officinalis
primary-actions. White Sage acts primarily as: Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Sedative (mild). Secondary actions include Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Antioxidant.
indications. White Sage is traditionally indicated for: Sinus congestion, Excessive sweating, Postpartum afterbirth expulsion and healing, Menstrual pain, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Headache, Common cold, Anxiety, Cough, Sore throat, Indigestion, Eye irritation, Bleeding, Diarrhea, Edema, and 12 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for White Sage: Leaf infusion or decoction (1-2 tsp/cup, gargle and drink for sore throat; cold tea as stomach tonic); leaf smoke (for colds); seed placed in eye overnight (eye wash); root infusion (postpartum); tincture (traditional, no specific ratio); smudge (leaves burned
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