Botanical name:
Salvia sclarea
Uplifting and euphoric
Please note: The information below is meant to give a brief outline of how an oil can be applied by a trained aromatherapist. Please do not use this information as a guide for how to use essential oils at home.
Properties and applications:
Anti Spasmodic - cramps, colic, nausea, nervous diarrhoea, asthma
Hormone Regulator - irregular periods, pms, menopause, oedema,
Hypotensive - hypertension
Sedative - panic, shock, hysteria, fear, nervous conditions, insomnia
Euphoric - depression, chronic conditions, lack of confidence, general unhappiness
Family:
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Country of origin:
France
Part of plant used:
Flowering tops
Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
Blends with:
Other herbs and green oils.
Chemical character:
Ester type
Safety information:
Caution - might be considered a uterine tonic, avoid first three months of pregnancy.
Odour profile:
Nutty, warm and sweet green overtones.
Plant description:
Flowering herb with pink-blue flowers.
Historical use:
Part of the sage family, traditional medicinal plants. Clary sage has a long history as a woman's herb because it was thought to alleviate menstrual discomfort and the pain of childbirth.