Country of Origin: Hungary
Latin Name: salvia sclarea
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 colour. The bush reaches four feet in height. It is great to balance extremes of emotion and hormones, and restore inner tranquility.
Part of plant used / Flowering tops and leaves
Extraction method / Steam distilled
Odour / Fruity, floral, herbaceous
Nervous System / depression, migraine, nervous tension, fatigue, stress, mildly intoxicating, euphoric
Skin Care / acne, boils, dandruff, hair loss, inflamed, puffy, oily skin and hair, ulcers, wrinkles, cell re-generator, fungal infections
Respiratory System / asthma, throat infection, whooping cough
Muscular & Skeletal / muscle aches and pains, spasms, cramps
Circulatory System / circulatory problems, varicosities, hemorrhoids, lowers high blood pressure, lowers high cholesterol, aids arterial circulation
Digestive / colic, cramp, gastric spasm, dyspepsia, flatulence, increases mucus secretion in intestines, eases constipation, stimulates digestion & metabolic rate
Genito-Urinary: uterine tonic, estrogen-like, stimulates hormones (stimulates development of sex hormones), regulates menstrual cycle, eases painful periods, labour pain, PMS, post-natal depression, reduces menopausal hot flashes, impotence, frigidity, genital infections; strengthens kidneys, increases mucus secretion in all uri-genital organs, increases peristalsis in smooth muscles of reproductive organs & bladder.
Essential oils are the concentrated essence of the plant. They are extracted from varied parts of the plant: the root, seed, trunk, and leaf, fruit and / or flower. Essential oils provide very effective solutions to many different physical and emotional ailments.
Directions: Add to your favourite unscented base (10-20) drops per 1oz or (30mls) of product, or use 5-8 drops in a diffuser to scent your space & eliminate unpleasant odours.
Do not take internally; keep away from eyes. Use sparingly. Keep away from children. If irritation develops, discontinue use. Use in dilutions of 1% or less for massage or other skin applications. Do not use on children under the age of three.
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