•  doi: 10.4103/2225-4110.130373
• Complement Med. 2014 Apr-Jun; 4(2): 82–88.

Mohsen Hamidpour,¹ Rafie Hamidpour,² Soheila Hamidpour,³ and Mina Shahlari⁴ 

Abstract

For a long time, sage (Salvia) species have been used in traditional medicine for the relief of pain, protecting the body against oxidative stress, free radical damages, angiogenesis, inflammation, bacterial and virus infection, etc., Several studies suggest that sage species can be considered for drug development because of their reported pharmacology and therapeutic activities in many countries of Asia and Middle East, especially China and India. These studies suggest that Salvia species, in addition to treating minor common illnesses, might potentially provide novel natural treatments for the relief or cure of many serious and life-threatening diseases such as depression, dementia, obesity, diabetes, lupus, heart disease, and cancer. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the botanical, chemical, and pharmacological aspects of sage (Saliva).

Keywords: Pharmacological property, Sage (Salvia species), Traditional remedies

INTRODUCTION

The genus Salvia, commonly known as sage, is the largest member of Lamiacea or mint family containing over 900 species throughout the world.[1,2] The plants are mostly aromatic and perennial [Figures ​[Figures11 and ​and3],3], with flowers in different colors [Figure 2].[3] Many species of Salvia, including Salvia officinalis (common sage), are native to the Mediterranean region and some of the Salvia species have been used worldwide as flavoring spices as well as traditional herbal medicine.[3,4]

Reference:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4003706/