Clary Sage Essential Oil

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Clary Sage Essential Oil has been used since the Middle Ages for many health-related conditions as well as a fragrance in soaps. cosmetics and perfumes.

It has been used effectively for digestive disorders, kidney disease, menstrual issues, and as a nerve tonic; it helps to relax bronchial tubes, reduce congestion and opens up the sinuses and airways; it lowers blood pressure; it guards against infection; it reduces insomnia, and has many more benefits.

What is Clary Sage Essential Oil?

Let's start with some basic information; a brief description of where the oil comes from, what it contains and how it is obtained. The following information is provided by Bill Fifield in his book "Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy".

This is a book that I highly recommend by the way.

About Clary Sage Essential Oil

Family:  Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origins:  Southern Europe. Now cultivated worldwide, especially in the Mediterranean regions, Russia, the USA, England, Morocco, and central Europe.
Other Names:  clary, clary wort, muscatel sage, clear eye, see bright, common clary, clarry, and eyebright
Description:  A sturdy biennial or perennial herb about 3 feet tall with hairy leaves and small blue flowers.
Extraction:  Essential oil by steam distillation 
Botanical Part Used: Flowering tops and leaves

Principal Constituents:  Linalyl acetate (up to 75%), linalool, pinene, myrcene, and others. 

Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
by Bill Fifield  (forward by Dr. Daniel Penoel)

Methods of Application

• Aromatically - Can be inhaled or diffused into the air
• Topical - Can be applied to the skin (may require dilution with a carrier oil)
• Internal - Can be taken internally in foods or beverages
• Neat - Can be taken at full strength without dilution

Suggested Uses

Caution: It can enhance the intoxicating effects of alcohol and other narcotics since it is a relaxant and sedative by nature. 

Acne

The principal constituent (up to 75%) of Clary Sage Essential Oil, linalyl acetate is able to reduce the inflammation and potential scaring caused by acne.

Its antibacterial properties also help to prevent breakouts from spreading or even occurring in the first place.

Fill a 5 ml roller bottle with jojoba oil and add a couple drops of Clary Sage. Apply it to the affected areas of your face. As a bonus, this blend will work to clear up any oily patches on your skin.

Anxiety

Clary Sage Essential Oil is able to relieve us of anxiety disorders and chronic stress. 

Diffusing Clary Sage into your environment can have a large impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Add a few drops to a bowl of steaming water and cover your head with a towel to breathe in the steam.

Asthma

Clary Sage Essential Oil helps to relax bronchial tubes, reduce congestion and open up your sinuses and airways.

Dilute to 50:50 with a carrier oil and rub it on your chest. It can also be applied at full strength on the bottoms of your feet where it enters the blood stream very quickly.

caution: If your asthma symptoms are severe you should consult with your medical professional before using either of the next two recommendations

Take a warm relaxing bath using 15-20 drops of oil in a cup of Epsom Salts and inhale deeply.

Disperse the Clary Sage into the room using an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser.

Blood Pressure

Essential oils lower blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) as well as respiratory rates by decreasing emotional stress and dilating arteries.

Clary Sage Essential Oil is one of the most effective thereby reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, brain hemorrhage, heart attack and stroke.

Take a warm relaxing bath using 15-20 drops of Clary Sage in a cup of Epsom Salts and inhale deeply.

Circulation

Clary Sage Essential Oil can widen your blood vessels which increases circulation and provides increased oxygenation to muscles, tissues and organs.

A few of the many issues which favor an increase of blood oxygen include:

Blend Clary Sage with fractionated coconut at a 50:50 ratio and massage areas of concern like your legs and arms. (massage towards your heart)

Deodorant

Clary Sage Essential Oil has both anti fungal and antibacterial properties. It has a sharp, spicy, herbal, camphoric smell.

When mixed with a little water it works as a very effective natural deodorant without side effects like allergies and skin irritation. 

Depression

Clary Sage Essential Oil can relieve you of anxiety disorders, chronic stress, migraines and nervous tension and has been used in medical circles as an acute depression remedy.

It works as a sedative to calm the central nervous system and treat disorders such as:

It has also been known to boost self-esteem and confidence as well as mental strength.

Diffusing Clary Sage into your environment can have a large impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Add a few drops to a bowl of steaming water and cover your head with a towel to breathe in the steam.

Include some Clary Sage with Sandalwood or other citrus oils in a diffuser twice a day or inhale off of a tissue.

Digestive System

Clary Sage Essential Oil reduces flatulence and stomach disorders; it works for colic, cramps and dyspepsia; helps boost the secretion of digestive juices; stimulates efficient absorption of nutrients; helps promote regular bowel movements.

Take a warm relaxing bath using 15-20 drops of oil in a cup of Epsom Salts and inhale deeply.

Blend some Clary Sage with a carrier oil at 50:50 ratio and massage your abdomen in a clockwise direction.

Emotional Balance

Clary Sage Essential Oil can assist with depression, migraines, nervous tension and stress. It has been used in medical circles to treat patients with acute depression.

It works as a sedative to calm the central nervous system and treat disorders such as:

• anxiety (see "Anxiety" at the top of page)
• hysteria
• nervousness
• seizures
• vertigo
  

It has also been known to boost self-esteem and confidence as well as mental strength.

Include some Clary Sage with Sandalwood or other citrus oils (see link below) in a diffuser twice a day or inhale off of a tissue.

Hair Care

If your hair is dry or thinning out Clary Sage Essential Oil can help by moisturizing and stimulating the hair follicles for renewed growth.  

To prevent dandruff, hair loss, oily hair, apply a drop with each application of a hair care product.

Create a blend of 6 drops Clary Sage, 2-3 drops of rosemary, and a couple tablespoons of jojoba or other carrier oil. Massage the blend into your scalp, let it set for about an hour and then wash it out. 

Hormones - The Endocrine System

Clary Sage Essential Oil contains natural phytoestrogens (dietary estrogens) that affect hormones.  It has the ability to regulate estrogen levels ensuring the health of the uterus reducing the chances of uterine/ovarian cancer.

For more information see the category on "Women's Issues" below.

Infection

Clary Sage Essential Oil has antibacterial/anti-fungal properties which can stop the spread of infections as well as the development of new infections.

It has demonstrated very effective abilities to protect the colon, excretory system, intestines, and urinary tract from infection. 

Clary Sage also has antiseptic qualities that protect you while recovering from wounds or surgery.

Insomnia

Clary Sage Essential Oil has the ability to relax you both mentally and physically.

For a peaceful night’s sleep, diffuse the oil using an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser or apply a couple drops to a tissue and place it on your pillow. For even better results include some Roman Chamomile with your Clary Sage.

Reproductive System

Clary Sage Essential Oil is one of the oils that is extremely beneficial to women. 

It provides relief from bloating, cramps, food cravings, nausea, mood swings and balancing of hormones during menstruation.

For painful menstruation or to encourage regular menses, massage a 50:50 blend with a carrier oil in a clockwise direction on the lower abdomen. Follow up with the same blend in a counterclockwise direction on your back.

Take a hot aromatic bath with 10-15 drops in a cup of Epsom Salts and inhale deeply.

Disperse the oil into the room using an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser.

Respiratory System

Clary Sage Essential Oil is known for it's ability to treat respiratory problems like asthma (see above), pneumonia and bronchitis. 

Inhale the oil using a diffuser twice a day or inhale off of a tissue.

Seizure

Clary Sage Essential oil is very useful for relieving the after-effects or reducing the possibility of a seizure occurring. 

• add a few drops to some Epsom Salts in a relaxing bath, 
• diffuse it twice a day, or 
• after a seizure, massage a 50:50 blend of Clary Sage and fractionated coconut on the back of your neck, your sinuses, chest, shoulders, abdomen and the tips of your big toes.
• Take the same 50:50 blend in a gelatin cap once a day with a meal.  
• In your travels, whenever you feel a seizure coming on, use an Essential Oil Inhaler filled with Clary Sage Oil and inhale deeply.
  

Skin Treatment

Clary Sage Essential Oil contains an ester called linalyl acetate which helps reduce inflammation and heals rashes; works on both dry and oily skin; supports natural oils produced by your body; prevents acne scarring.

It also has antibacterial properties which prevent breakouts from occurring. 

It can be mixed with a carrier oil or lotion for maximum coverage over large areas of skin.

Add a drop to each application of lotion and apply as a skin conditioner for acne, aged skin, boils, inflammations, oily skin and wrinkles. 

Add 5 drops to a green clay spa masque and use 1-2 times per week as needed.

Vertigo

The vapors of Clary Sage can be inhaled from a diffuser or a pot of hot water with a towel over your head. It can also be used in an inhaler whenever needed while you are travelling.

Combine With Other Oils

Blends well with: 

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