Evidence supporting the use of: Sage
For the body system: Sinuses

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, including applications for respiratory and sinus health. In European herbal traditions, sage has been used as a remedy for sore throats, coughs, and sinus congestion, often as a tea or gargle. Its essential oil contains volatile compounds such as thujone, camphor, and cineole, which may have mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. These properties have led to the traditional use of sage to ease symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections, potentially including sinus discomfort due to mucous membrane irritation or mild infections.

However, modern scientific studies specifically evaluating sage for sinus health are limited. Some laboratory research has demonstrated that sage extracts can inhibit certain bacteria and reduce inflammation, but these findings have not been robustly translated into clinical trials targeting sinusitis or sinus congestion in humans. Most of the available evidence remains anecdotal or rooted in traditional herbal practice rather than validated by large-scale, peer-reviewed studies. As such, the use of sage for sinus support is primarily justified by tradition, with some preliminary scientific plausibility but limited direct evidence.

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