Clary Sage Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flowering tops and leaves of herb
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Nutty, warm, light, musky, herbaceous
Largest Producing Countries: USA, France, Morocco, Britain, and Russia

Traditional Use: Often used in perfumes as a fixative.  Is used extensively by the food and drink industry, especially in the production of wines with a muscatel flavor.

Properties: Anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antisudorific, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, estrogen like, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine tonic, regulator of seborrhea, sedative, stomachic, and uterine.

Benefits: Acne, amenorrhea, asthma, boils, colic, convulsions, cramps, dandruff, depression, dysmenorrhoea, dyspepsia, encourages labor and aids childbirth, excessive perspiration, flatulence, frigidity, hair loss, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, hot flashes, hypertension, hysteria, inflamed skin, impotence, kidney disorders, leucorrhoea, menopausal problems, migraine, muscular aches and pains, nervous fatigue, neurasthenia, oily skin and hair, ophthalmia, promotes sleep, reduces wrinkles, regenerates skin, throat infections, ulcers, varicose veins, and whooping cough.

Blends Well With: Bay, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cedarwood atlas, chamomile roman, coriander, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, labdanum, lavender, lemon verbena, lime, mandarin, melissa, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, rose maroc, rose otto, sandalwood, and tea tree.  Blends well with most flower absolutes in small dosages.

Of Interest: The herb derives its name from the Latin clarus, meaning, “clear,” and was nicknamed “clear eyes” during the Middle Ages for its famous ability to clear tired or strained eyes and blurred vision.  In Britain the herb is used in place of hops to make beer.  In Jamaica, the plant was blended with coconut to ease scorpion stings.

Safety Data: It is mildly intoxicating and can create a sense of euphoria.  Although clary sage is less toxic than common sage, very large doses should not be taken to induce intoxication; the result will be poisoning and a severe headache, rather than euphoria.  Do not use if there is a history of low blood pressure.  Avoid with estrogen-dependent cancer and during pregnancy.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.