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Tom, An herbalist once had my daughter gargle with a tincture(steeped in hot water) of sage to loosen phlem when she was sick. I don't recall if there were any other ingredients in the brew/ Geo. Tom McCreary <[log in to unmask]> Sent by: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> 01/08/05 05:53 AM Please respond to Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> To [log in to unmask] cc Subject sage for salivation Has anyone tried the herb Sage to help with heavy salivation??? After comiing across the first article i did a Google search for Sage and salivation and find several references there. " According to Hannah Kroeger, Master Herbalist, sage herb is excellent for reducing salivation in Parkinson's disease." "The whole herb is antihydrotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, galactofuge, stimulant, tonic and vasodilator. Sage is also used internally in the treatment of excessive lactation, night sweats, excessive salivation (as in Parkinson's disease), profuse perspiration (as in TB), anxiety, depression, female sterility and menopausal problems. Many herbalists believe that the purple-leaved forms of this species are more potent medicinally. This remedy should not be prescribed to pregnant women or to people who have epileptic fits. The plant is toxic in excess or when taken for extended periods - though the toxic dose is very large. Externally, it is used to treat insect bites, skin, throat, mouth and gum infections and vaginal discharge. The leaves are best harvested before the plant comes into flower and are dried for later use." http://www.herbalists.on.ca/resources/freeman/SALVIA.html http://www.health4youonline.com/health_supplements_bioforce_menosan_bf30344.htm http://www.thedance.com/herbs/sage.htm http://www.mdadvice.com/library/vita/vitamin243.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn