Sage

Dried sage herb (Salvia officinalis)
Dried sage herb (Salvia officinalis)
For most people, young or old, sage is a very safe medicine that can be used in high doses if required. However Sage is best avoided as a regular medicine or beyond usual culinary use during pregnancy and it has traditionally been used to help dry up breast-milk so it should not be taken during breastfeeding unless coming to an end. Epileptics are also advised to avoid taking large doses as the thujone content can be convulsive.