Sage is a common garden herb that boasts many medicinal qualities. Sage is drying, which can help for wet coughs that seem to be deep in the lungs. It can help to increase blood flow and can help the body throughout a fever. Nursing women are advised to limit their intake of medicinal amounts of sage as it can dry up the milk supply. Sage is an antiseptic and can help to fight bacteria like strep and candida. It can be taken often for relieving strep throat, and sore throats of all kinds. It can help with gum issues such as bleeding gums, cold sores, and sore throats. Sage is traditionally seen as a wise herb, used by elders and wise people, and as such can also be taken for help with brain function. Those with symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia can benefit from taking sage.