Sage helps increase the secretion of bile and therefore acts as a choleretic. It has a relaxing and anti-spasmodic effect on the stomach and intestine muscles. These properties are particularly useful for digestive problems such as slow and difficult digestion, flatulence, intestinal fermentation and gas.Sage contains plant estrogens and can so be recommended to women who suffer from irregular and painful periods and also during the menopause to reduce hot flushes. The essential oil contained acts on the sudoriferours glands which help reduce sweat formation which can be excessive during the menopause.