Clary Sage

$8.99
	Clary Sage (salvia sclerea) SD, Cult., Hungary

Essential oil for aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Characteristics and Uses

Latin name: Salvia sclerea

Family - Labiatae

Region = Morocco, France, Russian widely dispersed

Color = Pale greenish yellow

Aroma = Warm, woody, nut like aroma, herbaceous, with a subtle fruity note.

Plant Description

Clary Sage essential oil comes from a perennial herb with large hairy purple tinted green leaves. Not to be confused with its cousin, salvia officinalis or, common sage, Clary Sage can be distinguished by the size of its leaves, which are much larger than the common variety, and by the bluish white blooms it bears in late summer. Small blue flower grow out form large bracts, pinkish in color. The bush reaches four feet in height.

Aromatherapy Uses

Clary Sage essential oil soothes, relaxes and warms. It is a generally uplifting essential oil when used in moderation. Contains a hormone-like compound similar to estrogen that regulates hormonal balance resulting in it use for moderating PMS symptoms . Massage Clary Sage essential oil on muscles and on abdomen before and during menstruation. Induces feeling of well-being. Enhances dream state and has sensual properties.

When using aromatherapy to address physical conditions, this essential oil is good for hair and skin treatment and treating wrinkles

Source: flowering tops
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, calming, toning
traditional use: skin conditioner, astringent, soothing agent, aphrodisiac, muscle relaxant

Perfume Note=Middle

Blends with: cedarwood, labdanum, citrus oils, lavender lavandin

Main constituents:- Linalyl acetate, linalol, pionene, myrcene, sclareol, phellandrene.

Precaution = Safety Precautions: >Non-toxic but
avoid in 1st trimester of pregnancy; may stimulate contractions.
Overuse can cause headaches. Do not use if history of low blood
pressure. Avoid drinking alcohol if using Clary Sage (narcotic effect). Avoid with history of estrogen-dependent cancer.

Interesting aside: The oil is used in the production of wines with a Muscatel flavor. It is rumored that German wine makers have used Clary sage to improve the flavor of cheap wine. - Fact or Fiction?

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Note: This information is a summary from books and articles by various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.

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