Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Salvia sclarea

"Woman's helper"

Europe & USA

Flowers, leaves

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Light golden yellow

Thin

Medium

Fragrance

Spicy-sweet, nutty and herbaceous in scent

Benefits

Amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, gas, labor pains, sore throat, stress. Adaptogenic in that is can both cause feelings of euphoria, bringing calm or energizing as needed. Eases menstrual and menopausal discomfort, helps insomnia and hormonal imbalances, as well as supporting digestion, respiration and muscles. Prevents excess perspiration

Blends Well With

Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lime, Mandarin, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree

Constituents

Linalol, Sclareol, Myrcene, Phellandrene, Pinene

Properties

Antibacterial, antidepressive, antifungal, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, digestive, stimulant, neurotonic, phlebotonic, stomachic, uterine tonic.

Safety

Generally safe

Misc Info

Don't overuse, but that shouldn't be a problem as when you've had enough you'll find the fragrance unpleasant. Once it becomes desirable again, then you can start using it again.