Sage Leaf

Salvia officinalis | Cognitive Function · Menopausal Wellness · Throat Comfort

"To save, to heal" — that's the literal meaning packed into sage's Latin name, Salvia. Roman physicians wrote about it. Medieval medical schools built curricula around it. And modern clinical researchers are still studying it, more than two thousand years later.

Sage's reputation rests on a well-documented compound profile: rosmarinic acid, studied in preclinical research for its relationship to the body's normal, healthy inflammatory response, and carnosic acid, explored for antioxidant activity.* Clinical trials have gone further, examining sage extract's relationship to normal, healthy cognitive function — including memory and attention — as well as its traditional role supporting comfort during the menopausal transition.*

Why Sage?

• May support normal, healthy cognitive function*
• May support comfort during the menopausal transition*
• May support the body's normal, healthy inflammatory response*
• May support normal, healthy digestion*
• May support occasional throat and oral comfort*
• Studied in clinical trials for both cognitive and menopausal wellness outcomes*
• Rooted in over 2,000 years of Mediterranean and European tradition
• Distinctive, savory-herbal flavor unlike typical tea botanicals

How to Brew

1. Add 1 tsp dried sage leaf to a cup of freshly boiled water
2. Cover immediately and steep 5–10 minutes to preserve the volatile aromatic oils
3. Strain and enjoy warm — for traditional throat comfort, sage tea can also be cooled and used as a gargle*

Traditional tip: European herbalists have long recommended keeping sage tea preparation moderate and occasional, rather than an everyday all-day sipper — a nod to its naturally concentrated aromatic oil content.

Supplement Facts Summary

Serving size: 1 tsp (2g) loose leaf, approx. 45 servings per package. Key compounds: rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, thujone (trace). Nutritional values are approximate and vary by harvest.

Bundle With

Sage anchors our Women's Wellness and Blood Sugar Support collections — pairs naturally with Red Clover for menopausal wellness, or Rosemary for a cognitive clarity blend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as white sage used for smudging? No — this is culinary/garden sage (Salvia officinalis), a different species from white sage (Salvia apiana) used in ceremonial smudging.

Can I drink this every day? Sage is best kept as a moderate, occasional tea rather than an everyday all-day sipper, due to its naturally concentrated aromatic oil content.

Is it safe while breastfeeding? Sage has traditionally been associated with reducing milk supply — consult your healthcare provider before use if breastfeeding and wishing to maintain supply.

Is it safe if I have a seizure disorder? Consult your healthcare provider first — sage's thujone content may be neuroexcitatory in high doses.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.