Sage Extract
capsule
Conditions addressed
Suggested dosage
1–2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children
Pregnancy
Use CautionCulinary seasoning is fine, but sage (especially concentrated extracts) is traditionally avoided in medicinal doses during pregnancy — it has a long-standing reputation as an emmenagogue and, at high doses, contains thujone, a compound associated with uterine stimulation.
Breastfeeding
AvoidSage is one of the classic traditional herbs used specifically to reduce milk supply (used deliberately for weaning) — avoid regular/medicinal use while trying to maintain supply.
Children
Use CautionCulinary amounts are fine; concentrated sage extracts or essential oil (thujone content) are not recommended for young children.
Interactions & contraindications
May affect hormone levels
Watch for: Hormone therapies, oral contraceptives, and tamoxifen or similar medications
Some herbs have mild phytoestrogenic or hormone-modulating activity that can interact with hormonal medications.