Sage contains various bioactive pharmaceutical ingredients that exhibit antibacterialand antifungal activity. Two interesting components are the triterpene acids oleanolic acid and ursolic acid, which have anti-oxidant and waterrepellent effects. A biotechnologically produced phytoextract from sage cell cultures can be used in a variety of ways, for example in wood preservation, cosmetic products or as an odor inhibitor, thus replacing synthetic or environmentally harmful substances.