Dr Kottas sage tea, 20 ST

Dr Kottas’s sage tea is a traditional herbal medicine for the symptomatic treatment of mild digestive complaints such as heartburn and flatulence, for relief from excessive sweating, for the symptomatic treatment of inflammation in the mouth and throat, and to support the healing of small areas of superficial skin inflammation.

The use of this traditional herbal medicinal product in the aforementioned indications is based solely on long-standing use.

Sage (Folium Salviae)

• Sage is a shrub growing to a height of 20 to 60 cm, native to the entire Mediterranean region. It flowers from May to July, producing light purple blossoms. The leaves, which are rich in tannins and essential oils, are used for medicinal purposes.
• Effects: Owing to its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, as well as its ability to promote secretion and inhibit perspiration, sage is used as a mouthwash for inflammation of the mouth and throat, and as a herbal tea for indigestion, flatulence, inflammation of the intestinal mucosa and diarrhoea.

Dosage form

Tea bags

Usage

For the symptomatic treatment of mild digestive complaints such as heartburn and flatulence, and to relieve excessive sweating:

• Adults and young people aged 12 and over: 1 cup of tea 3 times a day
• Pour boiling water over 1 tea bag per cup (125 ml), cover and leave to infuse for 5–10 minutes. Then squeeze out the tea bag and drink the tea lukewarm, in small sips. The tea may be sweetened to taste.
• Do not take for longer than 2 weeks without a break.
• If symptoms worsen or there is no improvement after 14 days, consult a doctor.
• Use in children and adolescents under 12 years of age is not recommended, as there is insufficient data available.

For the symptomatic treatment of inflammation in the mouth and throat:

• Adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of age: gargle 3–4 times a day
• Pour boiling water over 1 tea bag per cup (125 ml), cover and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out the tea bag, allow the tea to cool and gargle with the tea whilst it is lukewarm (for use in the mouth and throat).
• If symptoms worsen or there is no improvement after 7 days, consult a doctor.
• Use in children under 6 years of age is not recommended, as there is insufficient data available.

To aid the healing of minor skin inflammations:

• Adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of age: apply 1 compress 2–4 times a day
• Pour boiling water over 1 tea bag per cup (125 ml), cover and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out the tea bag, allow the tea to cool, soak a clean compress in the tea and apply it to the skin for 20–30 minutes.
• If symptoms worsen or there is no improvement after 14 days, consult a doctor.
• Use in children under 6 years of age is not recommended, as there is insufficient data available.

• Taking sage leaves may affectthe efficacy of medicines that act on specific sites in the brain (known as GABA receptors), such as certain sleeping aids (e.g. barbiturates, benzodiazepines). Consequently, concurrent use is not recommended.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medicines . As there is insufficient data available, use during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding is not recommended.
• Driving and using machinery: Warning: This medicine may impair your reaction times and your ability to drive. (This applies only when taken as a tea; not when used as a gargle or compress.)
• If you have used more Dr Kottas Sage Tea than you should: Symptoms of an overdose may include: a feeling of heat, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, cramps. Overdoses only occur when 15g or more of sage leaves are ingested (equivalent to approx. 8 tea bags).

Ingredients

1 tea bag contains 1.6 g of sage leaves (Salviae folium)