Salvia Sclarea L.
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Clary
- Clary Sage
- Europe Sage
- qas'ein قصعين
- מַרְוָה מְרֻשֶּׁתֶת
- marva merushetet
Chamaephyte
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Salvia Sclarea L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes |
Hypoglycemic | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1cup as needed. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1cup as needed. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup as needed. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Oral Health | Toothache |
Analgesic | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup as needed. |
Aerial parts | B |
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Salvia genus has species which can be toxic due to thujone & camphor in essential oil if used in excess or taken for extended periods. Can interfere with drugs for epilepsy, hypoglcaemia & sedatives. Symptoms include restlessness, vomiting, vertigo, tremors, seizures, hot flushes, dizziness, tachycardia. Contraindicated in pregnancy, epilepsy.