Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Plant Part: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Color: Light Golden Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium

This 3-4 foot biennial or perennial plant is valued for both its attractive, aromatics flowers and its use as a fragrance fixative like orrisroot. It is a close relative to Sage and belongs to the largest genus Salvia in the Lamiaceae family. It originated in the northern Mediterranean region. The name Clary comes from the Latin word “clarus”, meaning “clear”, as it was found to be an effective eye medication. Clary Sage essential oil is often used in place of Sage oil since they have similar therapeutic properties but the amount of thujene in Clary Sage oil is much lower than that of Sage, which results in lower risks of toxicity and a safer oil for the treatment of physical ailments.

Common Uses: Clary Sage essential oil strengthens the immune system and is helpful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome and candidiasis. It restores and invigorates the body during convalescence from illness. Clary Sage helps regulate blood pressure; high blood pressure often decreases after Clary Sage baths and inhalations. As a muscle relaxant, Clary Sage oil helps soothe spasms and tightness in the muscle surrounding the bronchial tubes of asthma sufferers.

Clary Sage essential oil is also an excellent relaxant having aphrodisiacal, euphoric, antidepressant characteristics especially helpful in the treatment of menopausal or PMS symptoms. An effective remedy for insomnia, it is likewise effectual for feelings of paranoia, panic, or hysteria. The oil is also used for its antiseptic, astringent, carminative and deodorant properties. These properties make it useful in the treatment of boils and infections as well as in skin care.

Blends Well: with Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavandin, Mimosa, Neroli, Petitgrain, Pine, Sandalwood, and Vetiver

Cautions: Clary Sage essential oil is non-toxic, non-sensitizing and non-irritant. However, use of Clary Sage essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy. It is also believed to cause excessive drowsiness when used immediately after or before the consumption of alcohol.

Disclaimer: Personnel at Body Ecology Online© makes no claims to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat nor prescribe any medical treatment or advice. Always discuss treatment of medical conditions with your medical practitioner before using any alternative therapies, natural supplements, or vitamins. Our safety precautions are listed as guidelines only. Always consult an experienced Aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician to what essential oils you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and/or medications.

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Nt. Wt. 0.14 oz.

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