Is Sage safe during pregnancy?
Sage in normal cooking amounts is fine. Avoid sage tea or supplements in pregnancy; it's traditionally used to reduce milk supply.
PregnancyUse with care
BreastfeedingUse with care
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
NCCIH says sage is likely safe in food amounts but may be unsafe in pregnancy because its component thujone may be harmful, and high doses or long use may be toxic. LactMed notes sage is traditionally used to reduce milk supply or help with weaning; no studies confirm this and there's no safety data for nursing parents or infants. Thujone and camphor are neurotoxic in high doses.
Also listed as
sage tea, sage supplement, sage oil, salvia officinalis, common sage, thujone
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.