Clary Sage

Clary sage essential oil is extracted from Salivia sclarea

This is one of my favourite oils, it helped me fight against the negatives of my Depression and it helped take the pressure off my Anxiety attacks.


For me this essential oil has a relaxing and calming value.

I feel this essential oil has been one of my savours, I feel it brought me through some of my lower libido times. The strength in this essential oil helped me fight against my anxieties.


But be warned this is a powerful essential oil and like all oils must be used with respect. The essence of this oil works for me, it may not work for you. Remember More is NOT always better with this oil.


The plant is a native to southern Europe it is a stout biennial herb that grows up to a 1 meter tall with large, hairy leaves and small blue-pink / white flowers growing directly off the long, thin stem.


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


It is clear to pale yellow essential oil and has a sweet, nutty fragrance, somewhat herbaceous.


Clary Sage oil has great benefits - not only for easing depression and nervous burn-out, but for a host of female complaints and for relieving congested complexions.


This essential oil is calming to the nervous system, particularly in cases of depression, stress, insomnia and deep seated tension.


It is said to be a good tonic for the womb and may be of great benefit for many women for painful periods and scanty menstruation and relaxation.


During menopause, Clary Sage oil can help reduce hot flushes, night sweats, palpitations, irritability, as well as headaches and dizziness.


One of Clary Sage's greatest benefits lies in its calming and sedating influence on the nerves, emotions, kidneys and digestive system.


It was known in the Middle Ages as 'Oculus Christi' - the 'Eye of Christ' and was a highly esteemed medicine.


In vapour therapy, Clary Sage oil can be used for nervous tension, stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and menopause.


It is particularly effective to help ease depression and create a more positive outlook on life and can also help to boost your creative side and intuition.


Blend it into a good organic massage oil or use it in the bath to assist with muscle pains, frigidity, depression, anxiety, menstrual problems, PMS, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, cramps and addiction.


Use the oil in a cream or lotion and it can be beneficial for skin problems, back pain and a stiff neck, as well as for body odours, PMS, skin problems and cramps.


It is particularly good for balancing the production of sebum of the skin and to clear greasy complexions.


Although most essential oils blend well with one another, this oil blends particularly well with juniper, lavender, pine, geranium, sandalwood, jasmine, frankincense, and other citrus oils.

Caution:

Clary Sage oil can be very relaxing and should be avoided when consuming alcohol, since it could exaggerate the effects of the alcohol. It is non-toxic and non-sensitizing, but in large doses may generate a headache and must be avoided during pregnancy.

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