Clary Sage 100% Pure Essential Oil – Therapeutic & Cosmetic Grade
Clary Sage 100% Pure Essential Oil – Therapeutic & Cosmetic Grade
Name : Clary Sage
Method : Steam distillation
Note Classification : Top
Scent : Sweet herbaceous
Colour : Pale yellowy-green
Species : Salvia sclarea. Family Lamiaceae ( Labiatae )
Extracted From : Flowering tops and leaves
Region : Hungary.
By-products : A concrete and absolute are also produced by solvent extraction.
Historical : The word clary comes from the latin name clear, the seeds were used to heal eye problems. In Germany it is used in the production of some wines and vermouths and is known as Muscatel sage.
Of Interest : A key ingredient of eau de cologne and lavender water. Not to be confused with the common sage ( Salvia officinalis ) or the ‘Eyebright’ herb ( Euphrasia officinalis ).
Aromatherapy Properties : High blood pressure, depression and anxiety. Muscular aches & pains, asthma, throat and respiratory infections, whooping cough, colic, cramp,dyspepsia, flatulence.
Blends Well With : juniper, lavender, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, pine, jasmine, frankincense, bergamot, coriander, cardomon, citrus oils.
Safety Data : Non-toxic but avoid if pregnant. Avoid drinking alcohol if undergoing treatment ( narcotic effect ). Research being done on epilepsy.
Essential oils are used for blending with Carrier Oils to make special blends for massaging the body.
By adding different essential oils to the base carrier oil this then during massage carries the essential oils into the body.
So when mixing essential oil from a recipe please do not add more than recommended for one massage and if the skin is dry and you need more oil just add more carrier base oil not more essential oil.
Essential oils can be used in the bath, in cream, lotion, bath oil, bath salts, bath bombs, oil burners, inhalers, hot & cold compresses, perfume, soap & candle-making.
Always keep your oils out of the reach of children, in a safe cool dark place and keep as you would any medicines.
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