Clary sage

Clary sage is a plant whose leaves and flowers are used to make medicine. Clary sage should not be confused with true sage. Clary sage is used for stomach problems and other digestive disorders, as well as for kidney diseases. Some people use clary sage mucilage, an oily substance secreted by the plant, to remove foreign bodies from the eye, to remove splinters and thorns from the skin and to treat tumors. Clary sage oil is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. In industrial production, clary sage oil is used as a fragrance in soap and cosmetics.

How does clary sage work?

Clary sage oil may help to reduce seizures. As the oil is thick and sticky, it may help to remove objects from under the eyelid or from the skin.

How effective is clary sage?

There is not enough scientific information to make a statement about the effectiveness of clary sage for stomach upset, digestive problems, kidney disorders and applied to the skin for tumors. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of clary sage in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Clarysage is safe and harmless when used in normal food quantities. There is not enough information to assess the safety of using medicinal amounts.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Clary sage appears to be safe and harmless in food-grade amounts, but there is not enough information to say whether clary sage is safe and harmless in higher medicinal amounts. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid such quantities.

Interactions

Care should be taken when using clary sage in combination with the following medicines:

Chlorohydrate

Chlorohydrate causes drowsiness and dizziness. Clary sage appears to increase the effects of chlorohydrate. Taking clary sage in combination with chlorohydrate could cause excessive drowsiness.

Hexobarbitone

Hexobarbitone causes drowsiness and dizziness. Clary sage appears to enhance the effects of hexobarbitone. Taking clary sage in combination with hexobarbitone could cause excessive drowsiness.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of clary sage depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for clary sage. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.