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Clary Sage

Clary Sage

Botanical name: Salvia Sclarea
Botanical family: Labiatae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Ariel parts

Origin: Found in Europe – France, Germany (added to grapes to make Muscat wine). Can survive a long time without water.

Description: Herbal, nutty fragrance.

History: Introduced to England in 1562, sometimes substituted for hops in brewing beer. In the middle ages it was referred to as Oculus christi (eye of Christ).

Properties and Indications:

  • Dysmenorrhoea – chronic and extreme pain
  • Menopause
  • Can be helpful for people trying to come off drugs or alcohol
  • Soothes digestive problems
  • Tonic to the kidneys
  • Useful for convalescence
  • Migraines and headaches – calms tension

Personality:

  • Women who are angry
  • Depression and nervousness, particularly in young women
  • Good for helping people let go when they are very worried but about nothing in particular

Contra-indications:

  • Pay careful attention to driving after using Clary Sage as the reflexes may be slower
  • Best not to consume alcohol after using this oil, it will go straight to your head

Blending:

  • Basil, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetivert, Yarrow

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