Sage Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Sage Leaf against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Sage Leaf is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and mouth irritation, digestive upset, excessive sweating.Based on those ingredients, 1,296 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sage Leaf by TerraVita
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
TerraVita Sage Leaf is a single-ingredient liquid extract made from sage leaf in a glycerite base (glycerin). The product contains one active ingredient — Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract — which concentrates the compounds found in the sage plant.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold shows sage is possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and cognitive function. However, sage appears possibly ineffective for postoperative pain.
For any of these uses, the supporting evidence is not yet definitive — 'possibly effective' means there's some promise but we need stronger or more research to be confident.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, sage is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, agitation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
Rare but serious side effects include seizures linked to thujone, camphor, and cineol compounds in sage. One person in a trial developed acneiform skin eruptions (bumps resembling acne).
Avoid medicinal or concentrated amounts during pregnancy because of thujone content — food amounts are likely fine. During breastfeeding, avoid medicinal amounts; sage has traditionally been used to reduce milk supply, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a concentrated extract while nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this sage extract, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications), blood pressure medications, or any drugs metabolized by liver enzymes CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 — that last group includes many common medications. Also mention it if you take hormone therapy (estrogens).
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Sage leaf may help with menopausal symptoms, cholesterol, or cognitive function, though the evidence is still building. It's generally well tolerated as a tea or food, but this concentrated liquid extract has moderate interactions with blood pressure drugs, sedatives, and several medications your liver processes — and the direction of effect with blood pressure meds is unpredictable.
If you take any of those or other regular medications, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Sage Leaf, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sage Leaf by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free No flavor
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.
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Sage Leaf by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Sage Leaf by TerraVita
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Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with1,296 drugs
Sage is a common kitchen herb that is generally safe in food amounts and is traditionally used for sore throats, digestion, sweating, and memory. Some...
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sage Leaf by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita Sage Leaf Liquid Extract has documented interactions through its sage leaf content.
The most serious concern involves CNS depressants (drugs that slow brain activity, like sedatives and sleep aids) — sage may increase their sedative effects and side effects, which is a moderate-level interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sage also interacts moderately with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives). Animal studies suggest sage can lower blood pressure, but human research on Spanish sage varieties shows it may raise blood pressure in some people with high blood pressure — so the effect is unpredictable until you know which type you're taking and how your body responds.
Additionally, sage may affect how your body metabolizes certain medications. In the lab, sage extracts can inhibit several liver enzymes (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4) and a transport protein called P-glycoprotein, which could theoretically increase levels and effects of drugs that rely on these pathways.
These are moderate interactions based on lab evidence, though they haven't yet been reported in actual patients. Hormone therapy (estrogens) may also be affected, as sage constituents show estrogenic activity in the lab.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,297 individual medications. Before you start this product, run your exact medications through the interaction checker on this page or talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Sage Leaf interact with 1,296 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Sage Leaf interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
AlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractBenzodiazepines, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alprazolam interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAlvimopanEntereg
How Alvimopan interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alvimopan interactionAmantadineGocovri, Osmolex ER, Symmetrel
How Amantadine interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amantadine interactionAmbenonium ChlorideMytelase
How Ambenonium Chloride interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ambenonium Chloride interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ambrisentan interactionAmifampridineRuzurgi
How Amifampridine interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amifampridine interactionAmifampridine PhosphateFirdapse
How Amifampridine Phosphate interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amifampridine Phosphate interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAminoglutethimideCytadren
How Aminoglutethimide interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aminoglutethimide interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants, Anticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiodarone interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants +4 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractBenzodiazepines, Anticholinergic Drugs +5 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates +4 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmobarbitalAmytal
How Amobarbital interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants, Anticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amobarbital interactionAmobarbital, Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine & Amytal
How Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticonvulsants, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might interfere with the clinical effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interactionAmobarbital, SecobarbitalTuinal
How Amobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants, Anticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amobarbital, Secobarbital interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amphetamine interactionAmphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine SulfateAdderall, Adderall XR
How Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interactionAmphetamine SulfateBenzedrine, Evekeo ODT
How Amphetamine Sulfate interacts with Sage Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amphetamine Sulfate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Sage Leaf with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Sage Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
Anticholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) and Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can inhibit acetylcholinesterase and might increase acetylcholine levels.
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, sage might interfere with the clinical effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
Some species of sage can cause convulsions when consumed in large quantities.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking sage with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes, common sage (Salvia officinalis) has demonstrated hypoglycemic activity. However, other clinical research in patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes shows that common sage extract does not lower fasting blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) can cause prolonged blood pressure reduction. However, clinical research suggests that Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can increase blood pressure in some people with hypertension. Until more is known, use with caution.
Benzodiazepines
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of benzodiazepines.
In vitro evidence suggests that certain components of common sage (Salvia officinalis) can bind to benzodiazepine receptors. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, sage might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) and Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can inhibit acetylcholinesterase and might increase acetylcholine levels.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Some constituents of sage have CNS depressant activity.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2C19. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2C9. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2D6. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Animal research suggests that drinking common sage (Salvia officinalis) tea increases the expression of CYP2E1. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP3A4. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Estrogens
Theoretically, sage might interfere with hormone therapy.
In vitro evidence suggests that geraniol, a constituent of Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia), exerts estrogenic activity. The clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
In vitro research suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) can inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Sage Leaf, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Sage Leaf's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Sage 27 references
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