Sage
Herbs & Spices
Sage is an aromatic herb commonly used to season savory dishes. While culinary amounts add pleasant flavor to meals, it has some considerations around larger medicinal use during pregnancy.
Why it's good in pregnancy
In the small amounts typically used in cooking, sage adds flavor to pregnancy meals without meaningful safety concerns. It can enhance the appeal of nutritious dishes like roasted vegetables or cooked poultry, encouraging more balanced eating. Because typical culinary use is limited to small quantities, it poses minimal risk when used as a seasoning.
Serving ideas
Safety
Sage in large medicinal doses or as a concentrated tea is generally not recommended during pregnancy, as it contains compounds that may have stronger effects in high concentrations. Normal culinary amounts used for seasoning dishes are considered fine, but avoid sage supplements, essential oils, or strong sage teas unless advised by your healthcare provider. If you enjoy herbal teas, choose pregnancy-safe options and check with your provider about any herbal products.
Culinary amounts safe; avoid large medicinal doses/teas.Use fresh or dried sage in typical culinary amounts when seasoning dishes, avoiding large medicinal doses or concentrated sage teas. Store dried sage in a sealed container in a cool, dry place, and keep fresh sage in the refrigerator, using it within a week. Wash fresh sage leaves thoroughly before use to remove any dirt or residue. Avoid sage supplements or essential oils during pregnancy unless specifically approved by your healthcare provider.