Herbs and plantsCommon sage for hot flashes — an herb for women after menopause?
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Henryk Różański notes that sage reduces sweating and may be used for some symptoms of menopause.
- Sage preparations may be recommended for women at every stage of menopause.
- Daily oral doses are given for sage infusion, tincture, and oil.
- Long-term use or excessive doses may lead to poisoning.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
Sage has estrogenic properties that may be used to help with some symptoms of menopause.
„At the same time, it also has estrogenic properties that may be used in phytotherapy for androgenic acne, some symptoms of menopause, and pathological estrogen-deficiency syndromes. The pharmaceutical (pharmacopoeial) raw material obtained from sage is the leaf — Folium Salviae.”Tymczasem posiada ona również właściwości estrogenne, które mogą być wykorzystane w fitoterapii trądziku androgennego, niektórych objawów okresu przekwitania, jak i patologicznych zespołów niedoboru estrogenów. Surowcem farmaceutycznym (farmakopealnym) pozyskiwanym z szałwii jest liść – Folium Salviae.
Henryk Różański
Sage preparations may be recommended for women at every stage of menopause.
„Sage preparations may be recommended for women at every stage of menopause. However, they should not be recommended for pregnant women because they contain thujone.
Prolonged use of sage preparations or excessive doses may cause poisoning (dullness, convulsions, nausea, headaches, and dizziness).”Preparaty szałwi mogą być zalecane kobietom w każdej fazie przekwitania. Nie powinny natomiast być polecane kobietom ciężarnym ze względu na obecność tujonu.
Przy dłuższym podawaniu przetworów z szałwii i w nadmiernych dawkach może dojść do zatrucia organizmu (otępienie, drgawki, nudności, bóle i zawroty głowy).
Henryk Różański
Prolonged use or excessive doses of sage may cause poisoning; daily oral doses are also given.
„According to Commission E, the daily oral doses are: leaf in infusions, 4–6 g; oil, 0.1–0.3 g; tincture, 2.5–7.5 g. Sage preparations may be recommended for women at every stage of menopause.
However, they should not be recommended for pregnant women because they contain thujone.
Prolonged use of sage preparations or excessive doses may cause poisoning (dullness, convulsions, nausea, headaches, and dizziness).”Według komisji E dawki dobowe doustne wynoszą: liść w naparach 4-6 g; olejek 0,1-0,3 g; nalewka 2,5-7,5 g. Preparaty szałwi mogą być zalecane kobietom w każdej fazie przekwitania.
Nie powinny natomiast być polecane kobietom ciężarnym ze względu na obecność tujonu.
Przy dłuższym podawaniu przetworów z szałwii i w nadmiernych dawkach może dojść do zatrucia organizmu (otępienie, drgawki, nudności, bóle i zawroty głowy).
Henryk Różański
Sage reduces sweating.
„The active substances in sage reduce the production of breast milk, sweat, and sebum. They have an astringent effect on mucous membranes, and anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antispasmodic effects. Sage is carminative, but on the other hand it inhibits putrefaction and fermentation processes, during which these substances are formed.”Substancje czynne zawarte w szałwi zmniejszają wydzielanie mleka, potu i łoju. Wywierają działanie ściągające na błony śluzowe, przeciwzapalne, antybakteryjne, przeciwgrzybicze i przeciwskurczowe. Szałwia z jednej strony działa wiatropędnie, z drugiej jednak hamuje procesy gnilne i fermentacyjne, w trakcie których powstają.
Henryk Różański
Sage is described as a plant with estrogenic activity and is recommended during menopause.
„Sage has antiandrogenic and estrogenic activity, so it is recommended for women during menopause and for treating acne and hair loss caused by hyperandrogenism. Because it suppresses androgens and has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, it is suitable for treating enlargement of the prostate gland.”Szałwia wykazuje aktywność antyandrogenną i estrogenną, dlatego polecana jest w okresie przekwitania u kobiet oraz w leczeniu trądzików i łysienia na tle hiperandrogenizmu. Ze względu na hamowanie androgenów i silny wpływ przeciwzapalny nadaje się do leczenia przerostu gruczołu krokowego.
Henryk Różański
Sage extracts inhibit sweating.
„Sage oil and alcoholic and hydroalcoholic extracts of sage have clear antibacterial, fungistatic (inhibiting the growth of fungi), virostatic, and astringent effects, and inhibit the production of sweat and sebum. When taken orally, aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts effectively treat symptoms of stomach and intestinal catarrh and inhibit diarrhea.”Olejek szałwiowy, wyciągi alkoholowe i wodno-alkoholowe z szałwii działają niewątpliwie antybakteryjnie, fungistatycznie (hamująco na rozwój grzybów), wirusostatycznie, ściągająco, hamująco na wydzielanie potu i łoju. Wodne i wodno-alkoholowe wyciągi podane doustnie skutecznie leczą objawy nieżytu żołądka i jelit, hamują biegunkę.
Henryk Różański
For common sage, a leaf infusion is described, along with doses of the infusion, tincture, and oil.
„— Common sage
A 1.5–2% infusion made from fresh or dried leaves, a tincture made from fresh herb, and essential oil. Take 120 ml of the infusion several times daily; take 3–5 ml of tincture 3 times daily in 100 ml of water; take 4–5 drops of essential oil 3 times a day on molasses. The oil disinfects rooms.”– szałwia lekarska
Napar 1,5-2%, ze świeżych lub suchych liści, nalewka na świeżym zielu, olejek eteryczny. Napar 120 ml kilka razy dz., nalewka 3-5 ml 3 razy dz. w 100 ml wody, olejek eteryczny 4-5 kropli 3 razy dziennie na melasie. Olejek odkaża pomieszczenia.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
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Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 8.
After 8 weeks of using a preparation made from sage leaves, the severity of hot flashes decreased by 64%.
Aim of the study: This trial aimed to assess the tolerability and efficacy of a fresh sage preparation in treating hot flushes and other menopausal complaints. Sage (Salvia officinalis) has traditionally been used to treat sweating and menopausal hot flushes, as well as to alleviate associated menopausal symptoms and as a general tonic. However, no clinical studies substantiating the use of sage in menopause have been published previously.
Results: In the ITT population there was a significant decrease in the TSIRHF by 50% within 4 weeks and by 64% within 8 weeks (P<0.0001). The mean total number of hot flushes per day decreased significantly each week from week 1 to 8. The mean number of mild, moderate, severe, and very severe flushes decreased by 46%, 62%, 79%, and 100% over 8 weeks, respectively. The MRS and its somato-vegetative, psychological, and urogenital subscales decreased significantly by 43%, 43%, 47%, and 20% respectively. The treatment was very well tolerated. A fresh sage preparation demonstrated clinical value in the treatment of hot flushes and associated menopausal symptoms.
Money for the studynot stated
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyclinical study in people
Participants71
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