Sage – A Cooling Herb for the Heat of Menopause

“In menopause, we find strength in vulnerability and beauty in resilience.”

Hot flashes are a common complaint among women navigating the tricky terrain of perimenopause into menopause. In fact, up to 80% of women will experience hot flashes throughout the transition into menopause.   

While the precise physiological trigger for hot flashes hasn’t been completely understood, a hot flash has been identified as a vasomotor symptom (or, VMS). As estrogen (as well as other hormones) levels change and decline throughout perimenopause the hypothalamus is influenced by these fluctuations, disrupting its function as the body’s natural thermostat.

This disruption in thermoregulatory control means that slight shift in body core temperature can results in a noticeable vasodilatory response (blood vessels dilating) where uncomfortable heat is experienced. Typically, a hot flash begins as a sudden unexpected sensation of intense heat involving face and upper chest that can radiate outwards, spreading throughout the entire body.   

Hot flashes can last for a few seconds up to a few minutes and they often occur in the night, also referred to as night sweats. Other symptoms that can occur with a hot flash include sweating, reddening of the skin, headaches, light-headedness, anxiety and heart palpitations. 

These episodes of heat and sweating can be incredible inconvenient, disruptive and even distressing for women whether they occur in the night or throughout the day. But there are ways to help lessen the discomfort and severity of hot flashes in the menopausal years. 

Sage Wisdom for Women’s Health

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a member of the mint family with a long history of medicinal use across cultures. It contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent and phytoestrogenic compounds that can benefits women’s health issues. Traditionally it has been used to reduce sweating due to mainly menopause and hot flashes. Due to its potent astringent qualities, it has also been used as a natural antiperspirant. 

Many studies have also examined the benefits of sage in treating hot flashes among menopausal women and have found significant improvements among those who take sage.

Our certified organic Sage tincture provides a simple way to incorporate this herb into your everyday routine to effectively reduce hot flashes, perspiration and night sweats associated with menopause.  

Simply take 1.5-2 mL (45-60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach. Take full daily dose one hour before bed when using for night sweats.  

As menopausal hot flashes often occur along with other varied symptoms, our Menopause Support tonic can also help to support women holistically throughout this phase.

This unique tincture formula does what its name suggests: helps relieve uncomfortable symptoms associated with this period of change in a woman’s life. Several herbs work in synergy to balance and calm the body and mind for a smoother transition.  

Chastetree, coupled with dong quai can help to balance hormones, while adaptogenic rhodiola supports memory and increases the body’s resiliency to stress and fatigue.  

 This balancing formula also contains black cohosh for helping to alleviate menopausal symptoms, ease nervous tension, and relax skeletal muscle.