Clary Sage Essence
Description
CLARY SAGE (Salvia Sclarea)
Family: Labiatae (Mint)
Source: The Essential oil is derived from the leaves.
Fragrance: Camphor-like, woody.
Volatility: Top note.
General description and habitat:
A species of hardy, evergreen shrub, native to southern Europe. Clary Sage leaves are larger than sage and its flowers are blue-white.
Clary Sage is also larger, about chest height (90 cms/ 36 inches).
Principal constituents: Borneol, camphor, cineole, pinene, salve.
History
History and folk use:
Clary means clear (from the Latin clears) as it was once used to clear eye infections. Biologists in the 1930s recommended sage for women’s problems. Clary-sage is regarded as a cure-all.
Properties & Uses
General properties:
Emmenagogic, tonic, stimulant, antisudorific, antispasmodic, blood cleansing, antiseptic, warming
Primary Uses:
| Asthma | Depression |
| Fatigue | Menopause |
| Rheumatism | Sore throats |
Secondary Uses:
| Abscesses, | Amenorrhoea (Menses), |
| Animal Bites, | Baldness, |
| Boils, | Bruises, |
| Burns, | Catarrh, |
| Cuts, | Diuretic, |
| Eczema, | Gum Or Mouth Ulcers, |
| Hair Problems, | Headaches, |
| Herpes, | Inflamed Uterus, |
| Kidney Tonic, | Laryngitis, |
| Palpitations, | PMT, |
| Poor Concentration, | Sterility, |
| Stings, | Stress, |
| Sweating, | Thrush, |
| Tonsillitis, | Urinary Tract Infections. |
Contraindications
Clary-sage can be used for self-treatment as it is less toxic than Sage.
Some authorities believe that it hsould be avoided during pregnancy.
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