Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sage (Salvia officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly for oral and throat health. Historical sources from European herbalists and folk medicine report the use of sage as a remedy for sore throats, mouth ulcers, and infections, which indirectly suggests a focus on the salivary glands and oral mucosa. The astringent and antimicrobial properties of sage, attributed to compounds such as thujone, camphor, and rosmarinic acid, may explain its traditional use for maintaining oral hygiene and managing excessive saliva (sialorrhea) or dry mouth (xerostomia).

However, direct scientific studies on sage specifically supporting the parotid (salivary) glands are limited. Some small clinical and laboratory studies indicate that sage extracts may help reduce excessive salivation, which is sometimes a symptom associated with neurological disorders, but the evidence is not robust or specific to parotid gland health or function. The use of sage in mouthwashes and oral rinses is better supported for general oral health rather than specifically targeting the parotid glands. Therefore, the primary justification for sage's use in supporting the parotids comes from tradition, with only modest indirect evidence from modern research.

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