Sage (Salvia officinalis): easing menopausal hot flushes

Its name comes from the Latin salvia, which evokes the idea of preserving — a reflection of this plant's place in traditional uses. Common sage should not be confused with clary sage (Salvia sclarea), a closely related species. Its leaves concentrate rosmarinic acid and an essential oil, the active compounds behind its properties. Rich in beneficial qualities, common sage is one of the key plants in traditional use, appreciated both in cooking and as an infusion.

The form matters as much as the plant itself. Sage-based products are available as dried leaves for infusion or herbal tea, as an essential oil, or as an extract in food supplements, organic or otherwise. For an infusion, it is recommended to use approximately one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of hot water, left to steep for a few minutes. In Péri Support, sage is used in the form of a leaf extract, selected for its quality and controlled thujone content, ensuring consistency and traceability from one batch to the next.

Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a Mediterranean medicinal plant whose leaves have been used since antiquity. Among the most recognised benefits of sage are its action on perspiration and its interest during the menopause.

During the perimenopause and menopause, hot flushes and night sweats can disrupt daily life. Common sage is one of the plants most traditionally associated with this comfort, and its use in this context is now well established.

At Jolly Mama, sage is part of the Péri Support supplement, in the form of a leaf extract.

Sage in the diet

Common sage is above all an aromatic plant from the Mediterranean basin, appreciated both in cooking and as an infusion. Its leaves, rich in rosmarinic acid and essential oil, are among the most widely used medicinal plants in herbal medicine. It is traditionally consumed as an infusion or herbal tea, using a small amount of dried leaves steeped for a few minutes in a cup of hot water. It should not be confused with clary sage, a closely related species. As with any plant, its active compound content and absorption vary depending on the form and quality of the leaves used.

Sage as a supplement

For more regular and convenient use, sage is available as dried leaves for infusion, as an essential oil, or as a leaf extract in food supplements, organic or otherwise. The advantage of an extract lies in the consistency of its quality and a controlled thujone content, ensuring traceability from one batch to the next. In this form, sage integrates easily into a routine designed for menopausal comfort, with regular use over several weeks being preferable to occasional intake.

Did you know: the Romans called sage the sacred herb and attributed a thousand virtues to it. Its Latin name, salvia, shares the same root as the verb to preserve.