Sage, Clary

Salvia Sclaria

Description:

Stout biennial or perennial herb up to 3ft/1m high with large hairy leaves, green with a hint of purple and small blue flowers.

Actions:

Anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antipholgistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stomachic, uterine tonic.

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering tops and leaves.

Characteristics:

A colourless or pale yellowy-green liquid with a sweet , nutty-herbaceous scent. It blends well with juniper, lavender, coriander, cardamom, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, pine, jasmine, frankincense, bergamot and all the citrus oils.

Perfume:

Scent:

Musky-amber, mellow, rich, warm, herbaceous, sweet, imperative in eau-de-cologne

Key Qualities:

Relaxing, rejuvenating, balancing, inspiring, sedative (to the nervous system, revitalising, aphrodisiac, intoxicating, euphoric, warming

Odour Intensity:

Medium-High

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Acne, boils, dandruff, hair loss, inflamed conditions, oily skin, ulcers, wrinkles

Circulation, Muscles & Joints:

High blood pressure, muscular aches and pains

Digestive System:

Colic, cramp, dyspepsia, flatulence

Reproductive System:

Amenorrhea, labour pains, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea

Respiratory System:

asthma, throat infections, whooping cough

Nervous System:

Depression, frigidity, impotence, migraine, nervous tension, stress related disorders

Safety Data:

WARNING: Nontoxic in normal use, but avoid during pregnancy. Do not use clary sage oil while drinking alcohol since it can induce a narcotic effect and exaggerated drunkenness.

This oil can be purchased at Tamsha for Essential Oils

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