Rafie Hamidpour
Sage (Salvia) species are the largest members of Lamiaceae or mint family. Many species of salvia are native to Mediterranean region. Sage family members especially common sage (Salvia officinalis) have been used traditionally throughout the world as a remedy for the treatment of many common ailments such as, cough, asthma, bronchitis, angina, mouth and throat inflammations, depression, digestive and circulation disorders, excessive sweating, skin and many other diseases.