Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Sage

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Essential Oil of Sage (Salvia officinalis) Abbr: Sag    [to top of page]
An evergreen shrubby, perennial herb that grows up to 80 cms tall with a woody base, soft, silver oval leaves and a mass of deep blue or violet flowers.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Sage: Fresh herbaceous, camphoric, slightly pine-like odour.
Colour of Essential Oil of Sage: Colourless or pale yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Sage: Flowers and leaves of the herb.
Method of Extraction of Sage: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Sage: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticatarrh, Antifungal, Anti-infectious, Antilactogenic, Antispasmodic, Antisudorific, Antiviral, Circulatory, Digestive, Emmenagogic, Hepatic, Hypertensive, Stimulant.
Actions of Essential Oil of Sage: Calming, circulation - regulates, relaxes muscles, warming.
Circulatory: Circulation - sluggish, circulation problems, low blood pressure, rheumatism.
Digestion: Gingivitis, gum infection, indigestion, liver problems.
Endocrine: Menopause.
Genito-Urinary: Menses - irregular, menstrual pain, menstrual problems, scanty periods, thrush, vaginal infection.
Immune: Herpes, infections - general, infectious disease, mouth ulcers, oral thrush, viral infection.
Muscular: Aches and pains, fibromyalgia, muscle pain, muscle spasms, muscle stiffness, sprains, strains.
Nervous: Anxiety, fatigue, headache, nervous exhaustion, paralysis, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Female reproduction, frigidity, impotence, lactation - excessive, ovary problems.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, catarrh, cough, sore throat, throat infection.
Skeletal: Arthritis, joint pain, rheumatism.
Skin: Scar tissue.
Medical Terms: Arthritis, bronchitis, edema, fibromyalgia, gingivitis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, fatigue, relaxing, tension, warming.
Contra-Indications for Sage: Pregnancy or breast feeding - DO NOT USE. Animals High blood pressure. Seizure disorders. Children under 10 years of age. May be toxic even in low doses, stupefying with large doses.
Comments on Sage: Sage is grown around the world in dry hot areas.~The high level of the chemical thujone makes this a potentially toxic oil that should only be used by skilled aromatherapists, and then with care.~Thujone can cause epileptic seizures or convulsions and is toxic to the central nervous system in larger amounts (a few extra drops can make the difference).~The oil is not to be used during pregnancy as it may cause violent uterine spasms and could cross the blood/placenta barrier.~Sage is very warming and penetrating to the muscles and has a softening effect on muscles that may have been over developed.~This oil is particularly good for mouth and throat infections, wounds and headaches and can be professionally used to assist in childbirth.

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