- Other Names
- Clary, Clary Wort, Clear Eye, and Esalarea
- Farming Method
- Certified Organic
- Plant Part
- Blossom and Plant
- Country of Origin
- France
- Application Method
- Bath, Diffusion, Inhalation, and Topical
- Scientific Name
- Salvia sclarea
- Extraction Method
- Steam Distilled
About the Plant:
Clary Sage is a plant with velvety, grayish, heart-shaped leaves and pastel-colored flowers. The leaves and flowers are crushed and steam-distilled, producing a highly therapeutic essential oil with a potent, pleasing aroma. The color of clary sage oil can range from pale yellow to dark yellow.
Clary sage is a biennial plant, meaning it grows, flowers and dies in two years. It’s easy to cultivate, however and produces a large volume of herb material each year. Clary sage oil has a complex aroma that is both sweet and herbal. Its scent has been known to evoke feelings of joy and well-being. It also has undertones of fruitiness, making it popular in perfumes and cosmetic products.
Where It Grows:
Clary sage is easy to grow in high-temperature areas while is why it is native to the Mediterranean basin, along with some areas of North Africa and Central Asia. Amrita® Aromatherapy is proud to receive Certified Organic Clary Sage from France.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
The ancient Greeks and Romans recognized Clary Sage for its sensual, aphrodisiac effects, Sclarea, part of the Latin name of Clary Sage, literally means “clear,” a nod to one of the traditional uses of Clary Sage, which was to clear mucus from the eyes.* This is how Clary Sage got one of its many names, Clear Eye. Clary Sage was prescribed in folk medicine for use in a compress to reduce tumors and inflammations.* The versatile herb has also found its way into beer (as a substitute for hops) and as a flavoring agent in tobacco.
Clary sage is said to have gotten its unique, fresh scent from Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of beauty and love. This soothing and calming plant has since become a symbol of femininity, and herbaceous extract is often used in folk medicine as well. A symbol of femininity, Clary Sage Oil is known for its benefits for women’s health, especially for menstruation and menopause.* A calming oil, it is also perfect for relaxing the mind, boosting focus, and reducing anxiety.*
Other Facts:
- Scent: Medium‐Strength Musky, Herbal, Sharp, and Warm Aroma
- Fragrance Note: Middle Note
- Composition: Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, a-Terpineol, Germacrene D, B-Caryophyllene, and Sclareol
- Family: Lamiaceae Family
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- USDA Certified Organic
- Helps Ease Tension
- Boosts Mood
- Nourishing to the Female Endocrine System
Clary Sage Organic Essential Oil is the number one oil when it comes to women’s issues. It can help balance and nourish the female endocrine system.* This gentle, sweet-smelling oil helps restore harmony to women's hormones and is an almost euphoric pleasure to the mind and emotions.
Clary Sage Essential Oil is known for its balancing, uplifting, euphoric capacities and gentle nature. To help relieve the issues brought on by a woman's normal menstrual cycle, Clary Sage can be used topically, or diffused to create a balancing atmosphere. This very soothing aroma is the key blend that helps create an atmosphere that is balancing and calming when emotions are rampant.
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
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Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):
- Nervous System:
- Create a Grounding and Comforting Ambience
- Reduce Fear and Depression
- Relax Other Nervous System Disorders
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Safety Precautions:
- Certified Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
- If Clary Sage is used in conjunction with alcohol consumption, it could accelerate the intoxicating effect of the alcohol.
- It is recommended to avoid Clary Sage while pregnant.
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
Certified Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil has a refreshing, sweet-smelling aroma that immediately produces comfort and mood enhancement. Due to this effect, it can be used to treat depression and hysteria.
In addition, Clary Sage has many properties that make it nourishing and balancing for the female reproductive system. It relieves cramps and the pain of childbirth. Because it balances estrogen production, Clary Sage increases breast milk production and regulates hormone levels during menopause.
The comfort women feel in their bodies when using Clary Sage is a natural result of their hormones being "smoothed out," promoting greater equanimity. In addition to being great for women, Clary Sage has powerful chemical properties that promote relaxation and pain relief.
The following is a list of conditions which Clary Sage addresses by category:
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