Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Clary Sage

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Essential Oil of Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Abbr: C/S    [to top of page]
The plant grows to about 1 metre with tall flowering spikes that rise above hairy leaves. The flowers are small and blue.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Clary Sage: Nutty and herbal.
Colour of Essential Oil of Clary Sage: Colourless or pale yellow green.
Source of Essential Oil of Clary Sage: Flowers and flowering tips.
Method of Extraction of Clary Sage: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Clary Sage: Antibacterial, Anticonvulsive, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Deodorant, Digestive, Emmenagogic, Hypotensive, Nervine, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Clary Sage: Anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, calming, relaxes muscles, tonic - general.
Circulatory: High blood pressure.
Digestion: Colic, flatulence, indigestion, stomach cramps, ulcers.
Endocrine: Pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Kidney problems, leucorrhea, menstrual pain, pre-menstrual syndrome, uterine disorders.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, cramps, muscle spasms.
Nervous: Anxiety, convulsions, depression, epilepsy, impotence, nervous insomnia, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Female reproduction, frigidity, impotence, libido - depressed.
Respiratory: Asthma, throat infection, whooping cough.
Skin: Acne, boils, dandruff, hair - oily, hair loss, skin disorders, skin rejuvenation, wrinkles.
Medical Terms: High blood pressure, leucorrhea, ophthalmia.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, aphrodisiac, depression, frigidity, impotence, insomnia, promotes sleep, tension.
Contra-Indications for Clary Sage: Pregnancy. Avoid with low blood pressure. Avoid with alcohol, increases drunkenness and can induce a narcotic effect with bad dreams and hangover. Avoid with heavy menstrual flow. Avoid if serious concentration is required.
Comments on Clary Sage: Clary Sage is native to Italy, Syria and Southern France and is also cultivated in England, Morocco, Russia and the US. One of the most powerful relaxants in aromatherapy, this oil is very useful for anxiety, stress, tension and muscle spasms.~Although sharing similar properties with Sage, Clary Sage is considered safer due to lower levels of the chemical thujone.~Clary Sage is also an excellent choice for wrinkle treatments as well as back or muscle pain.

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