Anatolian Sage vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Anatolian Sage

Salvia fruticosa

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Anatolian Sage

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aromatic sage native to the Anatolian plateau used in Turkish folk medicine for digestive and respiratory complaints.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

salvianolic acids, rosmarinic acid, cineole

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

digestive tea, cold and sore throat remedy, respiratory fumigation

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

antimicrobial properties, digestive support, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb as tea 3x/day

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - uterine stimulant

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

nausea at high doses

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E