Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage, native to Europe, is a tall biennial or perennial herb with big hairy purple and green leaves supported by a reddish tinged stem. The flowers are small white or blue/violet.

Sweet, Musky and herbaceous top notes with an almost floral undertone.

Clary Sage is useful in stress reduction, help to calm the mind and ease anxiety. It is often regarded as natures antidepressant.

Skin
Clary Sage essential oil has astringent properties and is beneficial for oily skin and scalp conditions. Clary Sage can help balance the skins hormones, helping with both dry and oily skin.

Mind
Clary Sage has a euphoric, antidepressant effect and a calming, sedating influence on the nerves and emotions making it helpful for anxiety, depression and other stress-related problems.

Body

Clary Sage oil can be helpful with female related problems such as PMS/PMT, painful periods, irregular periods, scanty menstruation, the menopause and to aid relaxation during labour, thus encouraging a less painful birth (also widely used by pregnant women who are past their due date to encourage labour). It is a powerful muscle relaxant which can help with muscle pain, tension and spasm and has aphrodisiac properties which are particularly helpful where sexual problems are related to stress. It is also a useful tonic to use during convalescence or after childbirth.

Aroma

A sweet blend which is relaxing, euphoric and stress relieving. Use in conjunction with Ylang Ylang and Lime to produce a traditional aphrodisiac.
Precautions when using Clary Sage Essential Oil

As with all essential oils, Naturallythinking recommend you avoid when pregnant.

Care should be taken when using Clary Sage around alcohol as the effects of alcohol can be increased.