Sage Salvia officinalis Essential Oil Information

Sage Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Salvia officinalis |
Common, Dalmatian, Kitchen, Garden sage |
Mediterranean |
Leaves, twigs, flowers |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Clear |
Thin |
Strong |
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Fragrance |
Herbaceous, fruity, fresh, camphorous |
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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. |
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Blends Well With |
Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrtle, Melissa, Orange and Rosemary |
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Constituents |
A-thujone, B-thujone, camphor, cineol |
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Properties |
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, antiviral, expectorant, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, insecticidal, laxative, stimulant (digestive, immune system) stomachic, tonic. |
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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. |
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