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.
Greek sage is a plant. The leaves are used to make a medicinal tea.
People take Greek sage tea for sore (inflamed) mouth and throat.
Greek sage is sometimes found, though rarely, in common sage (Salvia officinalis) as a contaminant.
How does it work?
There isn't enough information to know how Greek sage might work.
QUESTION
See AnswerInsufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Sore mouth and throat.
- Other conditions.
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See SlideshowThe appropriate dose of Greek sage depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Greek sage. 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 your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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Todorov S, Philianos S, Petkov V, et al. Experimental pharmacological study of three species from genus Salvia. Acta Physiol Pharmacol (Bulg) 1984;10:13-20. View abstract.