Learn all about Clary Sage Essential Oil

The essential oil of Clary Sage is extracted from the leaves and flowers of the herb Salvia sclarea, better known as Clary Sage. This herb is native to the Mediterranean Basin. The name comes from the Latin word "clarus," which means "clarifying" or "cleansing." Its scent is described as having notes of herbs, woods, tobacco, and balsams. A famous perfume, 'Miss Dior,' features clary sage among its components.

For centuries, Clary Sage has been used to treat various ailments, including an eyewash, for soothing the skin, and treating multiple women's health concerns. This useful herb has also been used to flavor several beverages, like beer, wine, and vermouth. And today, we still highly value this herb for its medicinal properties.

Clary sage is one of the most calming and relaxing essential oils due to the high amount of Linalyl Acetate. It can help you fight stress and anxiety and promote a positive environment and a restful sleep. Another component of Clary Sage oil is Sclareol, promoting estrogenic effects on the body. For this reason, Clary Sage may be beneficial for women's health, especially concerning menopause symptoms and menstrual cramps.

Potential uses of Clary Sage Essential Oil:

Stress relief
Sleep aid
Menopause support
Menstrual cramps
Migraines and headaches

Research

History of Clary Sage Essential Oil

Familiar Name:	Clary sage, Europe sage
Scientific Name:	Salvia sclarea
Order:	Lamiales
Parts Used in Supplement:	Flowering tops
Grown In:	Northern Mediterranean Basin, North Africa, Central Asia
First Used In:	Mediterranean

Since the 4th century BCE, Clary Sage has been used as an eye wash because the seeds create a thick and slimy fluid when soaked in water.

Studies and Trials for Clary Sage Essential Oil

"Randomized controlled trial for Salvia sclarea or Lavandula angustifolia: differential effects on blood pressure in female patients with urinary incontinence undergoing urodynamic examination."

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of inhalation of Salvia sclarea (clary sage; clary) or Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) essential oil vapors on autonomic nervous system activity in female patients with urinary incontinence undergoing urodynamic assessment. This study was a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial.

These results suggest that lavender oil inhalation may be inappropriate in lowering stress during urodynamic examinations, despite its antistress effects, while clary oil inhalation may be useful in inducing relaxation in female urinary incontinence patients undergoing urodynamic assessments.

34 female patients with urinary incontinence.
The subjects were randomized to inhale lavender, clary, or almond (control) oil at concentrations of 5% (vol/vol) each.
Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and salivary cortisol were measured before and after inhalation of these odors for 60 minutes.
The clary oil group experienced a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure compared with the control (p=0.048) and lavender oil (p=0.026) groups, a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure compared with the lavender oil group (p=0.034) and a significant decrease in respiratory rate compared with the control group (p<0.001). In contrast, the lavender oil group tended to increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared with the control group. Compared with the control group, inhalation of lavender oil (p=0.045) and clary oil (p<0.001) resulted in statistically significant reductions in respiratory rate.

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Difference

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Dosage

Dosage - How much Clary Sage Essential Oil should I use?

Pure essential oils are concentrated and potent; a couple of drops are usually enough for topical use and aromatherapy.

When using Clary Sage on your skin, make sure to dilute it with a carrier oil, such as almond, coconut, or avocado oil. Always do a patch test: half teaspoon of carrier oil to 1-3 drops of essential oil. Apply a dime-size amount of this blend to a small area of skin that is not sensitive. If tolerated, you may increase the ratio until the desired effect is obtained.

During your menstrual cycle, rub three to five drops of Clary Sage oil on the abdomen for a soothing massage.
Add Clary Sage to your bathwater. You can also mix it with Chamomile or Lavender oil for a full stress-relieving experience.
For a better night of sleep, apply one to two drops of Clary Sage essential oil to your pillow.
Add three to four drops of Clary Sage to your shampoo or conditioner to promote healthy hair and scalp.
Combine Clary Sage with a carrier oil to massage, soothe, and rejuvenate your skin.

Feel free to contact us for a recommendation on how to take this supplement.

Cautions

Potential Side Effects

For external use only, after a patch test. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, mouth, and other sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Do not use undiluted on the skin. Best kept in a cool, dry place.

Clary Sage oil can cause skin irritation or allergy. Do a patch test before using the oil to ensure it doesn't irritate your skin. If you react, stop using citronella oil or products that contain it. Because of this tendency to calm (sedate), it is recommended that you do not drive after using clary sage oil.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it's better to consult your physician before using essential oils.

Surgery

Consult your physician if you are scheduled for a surgery.

Often Taken With

Clary Sage Essential Oil is often used with these:

For aromatherapy, perfumery, or DYI home products, Clary Sage essential oil blends well with: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Sandalwood, and Patchouli.

Q & A

Q & A about Clary Sage Essential Oil

Essential Oils are scented oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots, and other plant parts. Historically, many different cultures have used these healing plant oils in medicine, cosmetics, perfumes, food, and aromatherapy.

Use extreme caution with companies that encourage you to ingest essential oils. Many companies erroneously promote the ingestion of essential oils, which may lead to severe kidney, liver, and heart issues. Some well-known companies have used this as a promotional tactic to increase income. But the reality is that essential oils generally are not developed for internal use, with few exceptions. See explanations for each oil for best use practices. Our Pharmacist, Registered Nurse, and Herbalist evaluated Remedy's Nutrition® Oils for quality and use.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for healing purposes. Essential Oils may assist in the following applications: pain relief, mood enhancement, and increased cognitive function. Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment seeking to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. If you have a health concern, always seek medical attention and consult your health care practitioner regarding the use of any supplement or essential oil.

Yes, you can incorporate essential oils into your everyday life if you use them safely.

Because pure essential oils are concentrated and potent, usually, a couple of drops are enough for topical use and aromatherapy.

Store essential oils in a cool, dry, and dark place.

It is recommended that, for initial topical use, all essential oils be diluted to avoid skin irritation, burns, blisters, and sensibility. For a healthy adult, dilute ½ tsp. of carrier oil, such as olive, coconut, avocado, or almond, for every 1 to 3 drops of essential oil, then apply to your skin!

Some essential oils can be toxic to children. Ensure you keep your essential oils out of reach of children and consult your physician before using essential oils on your kids.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it's better to consult your physician before using essential oils.

Remedy's Nutrition® essential oils are 100% pure practitioner oils and pharmacists reviewed. Our essential oils are produced using a safe and clean distillation method, and they are appropriately handled and stored in a tightly sealed dark glass bottle. Quality and potency are guaranteed!

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