Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage
(Salvia sciarea)

Plant Family

Lamiaceae (Labiatae).

Synonyms

Clary, clary wort, clear eye, common clary, see bright, eye bright, muscatel sage, orvale, toute-bonne.

Description and Distribution

A strongly aromatic, shrubby herb reaching up to 3 feet (1 m) with spikes of white, violet or pink flowers. Clary is native to the Mediterranean, but is cultivated worldwide. The highest quality oil is produced in France, Britain and Morocco.

Extraction Method

Steam distillation of the flowering tops and leaves.

Nature of the Oil

A colourless to pale yellow liquid. The aroma is sweetly herbaceous and nutty with a floral tinge. Its odour effect is uplifting and relaxing; a reputed aphrodisiac.

Main Constituents

Linalyl acetate, linalol, pinene, myrcene, sclareol, phellandrene.

Properties

Anti-convulsive, anti-melancholy, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogic, hypotensive, sedative, stomachic, tonic.

Aromatherapeutic Support

High blood pressure, muscular aches and pains, respiratory problems, irregular menstruation, pre-menstrual syndrome, melancholy, nervous tension and stress-related concerns.

Blends Well With

Most oils, especially bergamot, jasmine, mimosa, juniper berry, lavender, neroli, petitgrain, pine, frankincense, vetiver.

Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Color: Light Golden Yellow

Consistency: Thin to Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Aroma Strength: Medium - Strong

Aroma: Bright, earthy, herbaceous, with a subtle fruity note.

Use: Amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, gas, labor pains, sore throat, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 62-67.]

Constituents: Linalol, Sclareol, Myrcene, Phellandrene, Pinene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]

Cautions: Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using this oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 205.] Avoid while drinking alcohol and while driving due to a narcotic effect. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 213.]

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