sage

Salvia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (71 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Sage, scientifically known as Salvia, is a versatile genus of flowering plants prized for centuries in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently used to support cognitive function, soothe sore throats, and enhance digestive health, making it a staple in holistic wellness.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root
Common names
Sage · Rosemary · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Audibertiella · Lesemia · 50 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Salvia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • salvias o mirtos

German:

  • Salbei
  • Salbei

French:

  • sauge
  • Sauges
  • Sauge

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Salvia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several northern European territories. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species is also distributed throughout Norway. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant includes the country of Sweden.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Salvia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Salvia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Chemicals

Salvia has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carnosol, Apigenin 7-O-glucoside, Apigenin 7-O-glucuronide, Carnosic acid, Hispidulin 7-O-glucoside.

Chemicals reported in Salvia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
carnosol 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Apigenin 7-O-glucoside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Apigenin 7-O-glucuronide 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carnosic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hispidulin 7-O-glucoside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hispidulin-7-O-glucuronide 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
rosmarinic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
12,16-Epoxycarnosol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
16-Hydroxyrosmanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
16-hydroxycarnosol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

carnosol

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
  2. Journal of natural products
  3. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Apigenin 7-O-glucoside

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Apigenin 7-O-glucuronide

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Carnosic acid

  1. Phytochemistry
  2. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Hispidulin 7-O-glucoside

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Hispidulin-7-O-glucuronide

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

rosmarinic acid

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

12,16-Epoxycarnosol

  1. Journal of natural products

16-Hydroxyrosmanol

  1. Journal of natural products

16-hydroxycarnosol

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Salvia has 8 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antigiardial, Antimutagenic.

Activities reported in Salvia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antigiardial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimutagenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antineoplastic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiprotozoal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Antidiabetic

  1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Antifungal

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antigiardial

  1. Veterinary parasitology

Antimutagenic

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antineoplastic

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antiprotozoal

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Neuroprotective

  1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Conditions

Salvia has 20 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, attention, bronchitis.

Conditions investigated for Salvia
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Inflammation 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alzheimer's disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anxiety 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Attention 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bronchitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dementia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Depression 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dermatitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Enzymes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Inflammation

  1. Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
  2. Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)

Alzheimer's disease

  1. Drugs in R&D

Anxiety

  1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Attention

  1. Drugs in R&D

Bronchitis

  1. Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)

Cancer

  1. Current drug targets

Dementia

  1. Drugs in R&D

Depression

  1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Dermatitis

  1. Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)

Enzymes

  1. Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society

Preparations

Salvia has 6 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, Compound Salvia injection, Essential oils, Salvia dye, plant extracts.

Preparations reported for Salvia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound salvia injection 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Essential oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salvia dye 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salvia injection 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts

  1. CNS & neurological disorders drug targets
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Compound salvia injection

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Essential oils

  1. Current medicinal chemistry

Salvia dye

  1. Scientific reports

Plant extracts

  1. Phytochemistry

Salvia injection

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials