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Sage

Also known as: Salvia officinalis, garden sage, Menosan, Menoforce

An herbal remedy derived from the sage plant. Used traditionally and in some clinical studies to reduce hot flushes and night sweats in menopausal women. Available as a tea, tincture, or standardised extract (e.g., Menoforce). One of the few herbal options with some clinical trial evidence specifically for hot flushes.

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Research Context

Research context compiled from published sources

How does Sage work?

Not fully elucidated. Sage contains compounds including rosmarinic acid and flavonoids that may inhibit cholinesterase (affecting the autonomic nervous system) and have weak oestrogenic activity. The exact mechanism for vasomotor symptom reduction is unclear but may involve modulation of central thermoregulatory pathways.

Research Depth

Emerging Research

Limited human trials. Most evidence comes from animal studies or small human studies.

Long-Term Evidence

Limited

Only short-term data available. Long-term effects are not well understood.

Known Interactions
Anticonvulsants (sage may lower seizure threshold at very high doses)Sedatives (mild additive effect)Diabetes medications (may lower blood glucose)
Reported Contraindicated Populations
EpilepsyPregnancy (high doses — uterotonic potential)Hormone-sensitive cancers (caution with prolonged use)
Published Dose Ranges
280560 mg dry extract/dayoral · once or twice daily
Clinical trials

Dose ranges from published research. Individual dosing should be determined with your healthcare provider based on your specific circumstances.

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