Salvia
Latin Name: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Main action: Anti-inflammatory.
The herb is an important component of tonic and calming mixtures for nervous tension and depression. Lowers blood pressure, acts as a pain reliever, regulates the menstrual cycle, relieves menopause problems. It is used for skin inflammations, reduces hair loss, slows down skin aging. Strengthens the immune system.
Widespread: Cultivated on the plains, rarely found wild. Widespread in the European part of the Mediterranean.
Content: Up to 2.5% essential oil containing cineole, borneol, thujone, camphor, tannins, triterpenic acids (oleanol and ureolic) and alcohol (uvaol).
Drug used: The leaves. (Flora Salviae).
