Evidence supporting the use of: Sage oil
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sage oil (Salvia officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including respiratory conditions like colds accompanied by fever. In folk medicine, sage has been used as an infusion, gargle, or inhalant to help reduce symptoms such as sore throat, cough, and inflammation, which are common in colds. The basis for its use includes sage’s aromatic, astringent, and purported antimicrobial properties. However, most of these uses are based on anecdotal evidence and historical texts rather than rigorous scientific validation.

Current scientific studies on sage oil have focused primarily on its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities in vitro (in laboratory settings), and there is limited evidence supporting its effectiveness against cold viruses in humans. There are no high-quality clinical trials demonstrating that sage oil directly treats or shortens the duration of colds with fever. Thus, while its use is justified by traditional practices, especially in European herbal medicine, there is insufficient scientific evidence to conclusively support its efficacy for this specific condition.

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