Sage- (Salvia officinalis), Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) and Chinese sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Like a large number of herbs, sage has a long list of health conditions it seems to treat with success. These include helps with Alzheimer’s and Dementia symptoms, diabetes symptoms, balances cholesterol, combats obesity, treats menopausal symptoms, and controls diarrheal activity.