Sage Essential Oil

Sage Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Salvia officinalis

Common, Dalmatian, Kitchen, Garden sage

Mediterranean

Leaves, twigs, flowers

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Clear

Thin

Strong

Fragrance

Herbaceous, fruity, fresh, camphorous

Benefits

Treats rheumatism, arthritis, inflamed muscle, muscle pain, joint pain, and other related conditions.  Also calms the stomach and promotes healthy digestion, being a laxative, emmenagogue, antiseptic and diuretic.  Increases blood flow to extremities, reduces scarring, promotes hair growth, and supports a healthy metabolism, balances hormones and eliminates toxins.

Blends Well With

Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrtle, Melissa, Orange and Rosemary

Constituents

A-thujone, B-thujone, camphor, cineol

Properties

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, antiviral, expectorant, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, insecticidal, laxative, stimulant (digestive, immune system) stomachic, tonic.

Safety

Contains high levels of thujone, known to induce convulsions if used in too high a dose. Don’t use during pregnancy, on children or in cases of epilepsy or other seizures. Do not use internally.