Sage acts as an effective antioxidant and is approved by Commission E for use against indigestion and excessive perspiration. Many traditional herbalists recommend sage tea as a remedy for menopausal night sweats. Commission E also approves sage as a gargle for throat irritations.
It may be drunk as a tea, using 1 teaspoon of the dried leaves per cup of water.
Some people report irritation and dryness of the mouth after consuming sage tea, so be careful about using it too frequently.
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