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Wood Sage

Wood Sage plant
Description

Wood sage (Teucrium scorodonia) is an herb that is native to western and central Europe. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

People use wood sage for digestive tract disorders, airway infections, wound healing, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.

Is It Effective?

Effective

There is interest in using wood 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 wood 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 wood sage is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Drug interactions

It is not known if Wood Sage interacts with any medicines. Before taking Wood Sage, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.

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 wood 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

Altamisa Real, Ambroise, Baume Sauvage, Escorodonia, Fausse Menthe, Faux Scordion, Faux Scordium, Garlic Sage, Germandrée des Bois, Germandrée Scorodoine, Germandrina de Bosque, Hind Heal, Large-Leaved Germander, Sauge des Bois, Sauge des Montagnes, Sauge Sauvage, Teucrium scorodonia.

Disclaimer

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