Description

Clary Sage

Origin and background

Clary sage essential oil is extracted from the plant Salvia sclarea by steam distillation of leaves and flower tips. Like most sage plants, because their name comes from a Latin word salvia, which means salvation or healing, this plant has been used and is still used in various healing cases.

Clary sage has been used since the Middle Ages for its astringent, anticonvulsant, and bloating properties. It has been widely used for a variety of "gynecological diseases", such as menstrual cramps, to relieve severe pain of periods, to delay periods, and even to treat hot flashes during menopause. Among midwives, it was used to induce labor and increase uterine contractions during childbirth. Tea made from clary sage leaves was used to relieve gastrointestinal and kidney diseases, prevent oral infections, and wash eyes.

Properties

Aromatic properties

Due to its pleasant aroma, clary sage essential oil is widely used in perfumes, as well as in soaps and skin care products. Due to its muscat taste, it is also used in seasoning vermouths, wines, and liqueurs.

This oil has a calming effect that promotes relaxation and creates clarity and serenity. At the same time, it relieves dizziness, anxiety, and irritability. As a bonus, it stimulates libido in both men and women.

This oil has many different healing properties, helping to relieve respiratory ailments when inhaled and to balance and alleviate a variety of emotional and mental problems.

Helps remove chakra blockages, supports and strengthens and balances chakras. Clary sage is especially suitable for balancing and supporting the sacral chakra and the third eye chakra.

Healing properties

Clary sage leaves and flowers are used to make medicinal teas. The medical indications for consuming this tea are relief of anxiety, various menstrual disorders, muscle pain, insomnia, and kidney and digestive problems.

Clary sage essential oil helps with topical use for various digestive problems and ailments of women. This essential oil is also called as "Women's Oil", as it helps relieve menstrual cramps, painful menstruation, reduce blood flow during the periods, and relieve pain during labour.

Clary sage has antidepressant, anti-stress, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

It helps promote digestion, reduces bloating, indigestion, and colic.

Improves blood circulation, helps with high blood pressure, and relieves stress and exhaustion. Relieves muscle pain.

Clary sage essential oil helps with various skin problems - treats skin inflammation and acne, and provides relief for dry and aging skin. It is recommended to add a few drops of essential oil to your neutral skin care products or liquid soap. Also helps with coughs and asthma, and even treats sore throats.

Recommended uses

Topical