Salvia officinalis, the common sage or sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized in many places throughout the world.
| CAS number | 84082-79-1 |
| Botanical Name | Salvia officinalis |
| Plant Part | leaf |
| Origin of raw material | Egypt |
| Origin of product | Egypt |
| Extraction method | Spray drying |
| Application | Traditional use Salvia officinalis and preparations thereof are used as a traditional herbal medicine torelieve mild dyspeptic symptoms such as heartburn and flatulence, to alleviate inflammation of the mouth or throat and mild skin inflammation, and for excessivesweating, e.g. during menopause In food Sage has a spicy and aromatic character. The extract can be used to flavour food preparations and beverages. The use of sage is particularly popular in Mediterranean cuisine. Due to its digestive effect, sage is also used to season fatty foods. In food supplements Due to its positive effects on the mouth and throat area, as well as digestion, the extract isalso suitable for use in food supplements. In cosmetics Due to its antimicrobial and aromatizing properties, sage extract is used in a wide range of cosmetic products, such as skin care creams, cleansing products and perfumes Inaddition, sage extracts promote hair growth and are therefore suitable for use in hair careproducts and shampoos. |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
