Health & Well-Being A-Z

Greek Sage

dried Greek Sage
Description

Greek sage (Salvia fruticose or Salvia triloba) is a plant. The dried leaves are sometimes used to make a medicinal tea.

People use Greek sage tea for inflammation (swelling) and other purposes, but here is no good scientific evidence to support any use.

Is It Effective?

Effective

There is interest in using Greek sage for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.

Is it Safe?

Safety

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Greek sage is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Greek sage is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Drug interactions

Hexobarbital

Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.

Hexobarbital can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Greek sage might increase the effects of hexobarbital. Taking Greek sage along with hexobarbital might cause too much sleepiness.

Herb interactions

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Food interactions

There are no known interactions with foods.

Dosage

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Greek sage might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

Other names

Greek Oregano, Salvia fruticosa, Salvia Griega, Salvia triloba, Sauge de Crète, Sauge de Grèce, Sauge Grecque, Sauge Trilobée, Sauge à Trois Lobes, Three-Lobe Sage.

Disclaimer

Information on this website is for informational use only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While evidence-based, it is not guaranteed to be error-free and is not intended to meet any particular user’s needs or requirements or to cover all possible uses, safety concerns, interactions, outcomes, or adverse effects. Always check with your doctor or other medical professional before making healthcare decisions (including taking any medication) and do not delay or disregard seeking medical advice or treatment based on any information displayed on this website.

© TRC Healthcare 2024. All rights reserved. Use and/or distribution is permitted only pursuant to a valid license or other permission from TRC Healthcare.