salvia officinalis

action	antidiarrheal, antiseptic, anydrotic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostat, laxative, panacea, sedative, stimulant, tonic
common name	sage, salvia
family	lamiaceae
indigenous use	appalachian, cherokee, mohegan
range	europe, spain, turkey, uk, us, wales
use	cordial, gargle, immortality, medicine, spice
used to treat	cancer (mouth)), common cold, cough, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, esophageal irritation, fever, intestinal inflamation, laryngitis, nausea, night sweat, pharyngeal irritation, poison oak, quinsy, respiratory ailments, sore, sore throat, stomach inflamation, tonsilitis, warts, wen, women's ailments
comments	Used as a gargle and mouthwash for gums, sore throats and tonsillitis. Helps digest rich foods. Helps decrease milk production when weaning.