Clary Sage Salvia sclarea

Extraction Method:

Steam Distilled - exp Feb 2023

Part of Plant: 

Leaves and Flowers

Country of Origin: 

Bulgaria

Growing Method:

Cultivated

Description:

Clary sage is a short biennial or perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height (approximately 3 feet). It has large, hairy leaves with small bluish - purple flowers.

Colour: 

Light Golden Yellow

Aromatic Description: 

Clary sage essential oil has an earthy, fruity and floral aroma that is both nutty and herbaceous, sweet and heady.

Strength of Aroma:

Medium to Strong

Blends well with:

Clary sage essential oil blends well with generally any essential oil, though it works particularly well with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Roman and German Chamomile, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.

Aromatic Note:

Middle

Consistency:

Thin to Medium

Common Uses: 

Although clary is related to common sage, it is quite different: relaxing and euphoric, enhancing dreams and producing smiles. 

Clary eases muscle and nervous tension, pain, for balancing uterine issues, menstrual cramps, PMS, and menopause problems such as hot flashes, while slightly stimulating the adrenal glands. It also has oestrogenic action. 

In Europe, it is used as a sore throat remedy. 

Clary helps rejuvenate hair and mature or inflamed skin, and reduces dandruff, as well as cleaning greasy hair. 

It helps in cases of panic, paranoia, mental fatigue, general debility, post-partum depression, and PMS. There is also some documentation of its effectiveness in helping to relax the spasms of asthma.

Therapeutic Actions: 

Antidepressant, antispasmodic, deodorant, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, tonic and uterine.

Works with the following Body Systems:

Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skin care

Best form of Application:

To skin - Massage, compress, bath, skin care

Inhalation – direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser.

Shelf life: 

Users can expect a shelf life of 6 Months to 2 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).

Cautions: 

Non-toxic, and non-sensitizing. It is not to be used during pregnancy. Avoid large amounts, which can stupefy, and don’t combine clary with alcohol.

History:

The name Clary sage is derived from the Latin word for "clear" - probably because the herb was once used for clearing mucous from the eyes. During the sixteenth century it was also used in England for brewing beer as a replacement for hops.