Clary Sage Essential Oil
This oil is usually associated with deep relaxation and also for women in particular. Clary sage smells nothing like sage--it blends easily with many oils.
Product information
Salvia sclarea
Steam distilled in France from the flowering tops of organically grown plant material
Clary sage grows all over temperate climates, especially in the Mediterranean area. They say the biggest clary sage users are tobacco companies, who incorporate clary sage concrete into their tobacco blends. That should indicate it’s got some relaxing benefits I would think. In any event, this perennial is cultivated on a large scale, worldwide.
Acrtander says
Clary sage oil is colorless to pale yellow or pale olive liquid, sweet-herbaceous in odor, soft and somewhat reminiscent of ambra in its bittersweet undertone. Apart from the initial linalylacetate-linalool notes, there is a very characteristic note in the odor of clary sage oil. The note remains in the dryout note on a perfume blotter. Some perfumers describe it as tobacco-like, others as balsamic or tealike. It also has something in common with the odor of cistus and Moroccan chamomile.
Clary sage oil is used in perfumery as an individual body or as a modifier for bergamot oil, lavender, etc or for ambra notes with labdanum extracts, cistus oil, frankincense resinoid,….in chypre bases, fougères, Oriental and tabac-type fragrances and in modern fantasy creations. It blends beautifully with coriander, cardamom, citrus, lavandin, lavender, geranium, sandalwood, etc.
For perfumery, blends well with bergamot, lavender, citrus, frankincense, sandalwood, clove, atlas cedar, geranium and coriander.
It’s also used extensively in flavors.
Battaglia says
There are many pharmacological studies with clary sage published and he lists them:
Anticonvulsive activity
Antidepressant activity
Antifungal activity
Anti-inflammatory activity
Antimicrobial acivity
Dysmenorrhea
In labour
Sedative activity
Clary sage is used in clinical aromatherapy for the following:
Nervous system—beneficial for relieving stress, anxiety, nervous tension and depression
Psychological to calm the mind, nervous tension, emotional shock, etc
Reproductive system throughout menstruation, childbirth and menopause
Respiratory system for asthma and the anxiety and tension that arise from it.
Skin care for excess sweating and oily skin/hair
For aromatherapy blending for hormonal issues, consider blending with Roman chamomile, sweet fennel, geranium, lavender, sweet marjoram, and rose absolute/rose otto.
For anxiety and stress, or depression, try blending with bergamot, cedar, orange, neroli, jasmine, petitgrain, patchouli, sandalwood, ylang ylang, etc
See more in The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy
Not to be used using pregnancy.
Safety WarningAs with most essential oils, dilute before using on skin. Perform a patch test before use if essential oil sensitivity is suspected. Do not take essential oils internally. Do not use on children or pets. Seek advice from a trained aromatherapist before using on people with compromised immune systems. Keep away from eyes and mucus membranes.Enfleurage makes no medical claims relating to any products, essential oils or otherwise, on our website or through social media. We are an essential oil company, not doctors, The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. We present our information in order to educate our customers on traditional and general uses of essential oils; in no way do we diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease or condition. You the customer are responsible for understanding the safe use of any and all of our products, including essential oils, and use them accordingly.
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Clary Sage Essential Oil
This oil is usually associated with deep relaxation and also for women in particular. Clary sage smells nothing like sage--it blends easily with many oils.
Product information
Salvia sclarea
Steam distilled in France from the flowering tops of organically grown plant material
Clary sage grows all over temperate climates, especially in the Mediterranean area. They say the biggest clary sage users are tobacco companies, who incorporate clary sage concrete into their tobacco blends. That should indicate it’s got some relaxing benefits I would think. In any event, this perennial is cultivated on a large scale, worldwide.
Acrtander says
Clary sage oil is colorless to pale yellow or pale olive liquid, sweet-herbaceous in odor, soft and somewhat reminiscent of ambra in its bittersweet undertone. Apart from the initial linalylacetate-linalool notes, there is a very characteristic note in the odor of clary sage oil. The note remains in the dryout note on a perfume blotter. Some perfumers describe it as tobacco-like, others as balsamic or tealike. It also has something in common with the odor of cistus and Moroccan chamomile.
Clary sage oil is used in perfumery as an individual body or as a modifier for bergamot oil, lavender, etc or for ambra notes with labdanum extracts, cistus oil, frankincense resinoid,….in chypre bases, fougères, Oriental and tabac-type fragrances and in modern fantasy creations. It blends beautifully with coriander, cardamom, citrus, lavandin, lavender, geranium, sandalwood, etc.
For perfumery, blends well with bergamot, lavender, citrus, frankincense, sandalwood, clove, atlas cedar, geranium and coriander.
It’s also used extensively in flavors.
Battaglia says
There are many pharmacological studies with clary sage published and he lists them:
Anticonvulsive activity
Antidepressant activity
Antifungal activity
Anti-inflammatory activity
Antimicrobial acivity
Dysmenorrhea
In labour
Sedative activity
Clary sage is used in clinical aromatherapy for the following:
Nervous system—beneficial for relieving stress, anxiety, nervous tension and depression
Psychological to calm the mind, nervous tension, emotional shock, etc
Reproductive system throughout menstruation, childbirth and menopause
Respiratory system for asthma and the anxiety and tension that arise from it.
Skin care for excess sweating and oily skin/hair
For aromatherapy blending for hormonal issues, consider blending with Roman chamomile, sweet fennel, geranium, lavender, sweet marjoram, and rose absolute/rose otto.
For anxiety and stress, or depression, try blending with bergamot, cedar, orange, neroli, jasmine, petitgrain, patchouli, sandalwood, ylang ylang, etc
See more in The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy
Not to be used using pregnancy.
Safety Warning
As with most essential oils, dilute before using on skin. Perform a patch test before use if essential oil sensitivity is suspected. Do not take essential oils internally. Do not use on children or pets. Seek advice from a trained aromatherapist before using on people with compromised immune systems. Keep away from eyes and mucus membranes.
Enfleurage makes no medical claims relating to any products, essential oils or otherwise, on our website or through social media. We are an essential oil company, not doctors, The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. We present our information in order to educate our customers on traditional and general uses of essential oils; in no way do we diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease or condition.
You the customer are responsible for understanding the safe use of any and all of our products, including essential oils, and use them accordingly.
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