"Sage has a long history of use as a spice and for health purposes. It was used in ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Greek medicine. In Native American rituals, dried sage is burned to promote healing, wisdom, protection, and longevity. Today, sage is used as a dietary supplement for digestive problems, sore mouth or throat, memory loss, and depression. Sage leaves or their extracts are available as liquids, throat sprays, tablets, lozenges, and capsules."