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Folium Salviae
Precautions
General
Extracts of the herb should be used with caution and should not be ingested
in large amounts or over prolonged periods. Caution is required with the
use of ethanol preparations of the leaves because of the presence of thujone
and camphor (27). If symptoms worsen or persist for longer than 1 week or
in any case of unclear symptoms, such as night sweats, increased body temperature
or loss of weight, a physician should be consulted (98).
Drug interactions
Salvia officinalis may interfere with existing hypoglycaemic and anticonvulsant
therapies, and may increase the sedative effects of simultaneously
used drugs, and central effects of alcohol (95). S. officinalis may interfere
with absorption of iron and other minerals (98).
Drug and laboratory test interactions
No information was found.
Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility
No information was found.
Pregnancy
Use in pregnancy is not recommended (See Contraindications).
Nursing mothers
See Contraindications.
Paediatric use
See Contraindications.
Dosage forms
Cut herb for infusions, ethanol extracts and distillates for gargles, rinses
and other topical applications, as well as for internal use. In addition, the
fresh plants may be pressed to yield a juice (38).
Posology
(Unless otherwise indicated)
Internal. Daily dose: 4 g of drug or equivalent preparations (38). Infusion:
one tablespoon of an infusion (4 g of the leaf) in 200 ml of boiling water,
three times daily (38, 95). Tincture: 75 drops of a tincture (1:10 in 55% or
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