CLARY SAGE ESSENTIAL OIL
A deeply balancing essential oil traditionally valued for hormonal wellbeing, emotional support, and relaxation.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Origin: Europe (particularly Italy and France), Russia, and England
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves
Note: Middle
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Sweet, flowery, herbaceous
About This Essential Oil
Clary Sage Essential Oil is one of aromatherapy's most valued oils for supporting emotional balance, hormonal wellbeing, relaxation, and creative inspiration. Traditionally used to support women throughout different life stages, it is also highly regarded for its calming and restorative effects on the nervous system.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports hormonal balance and wellbeing
• Encourages emotional calm and relaxation
• Popular during times of stress and nervous tension
• Traditionally valued for menstrual and menopausal support
• Supports creative thinking and inspiration
• Gentle floral and herbaceous aroma
History
Clary Sage was traditionally known as 'Clear Eye' because the sticky mucilage from its seeds was used to remove foreign particles from the eyes. For centuries it has been valued for its calming, restorative, and balancing qualities. Today it remains one of the most widely used essential oils for emotional wellbeing, women's health, and nervous system support.
Main Chemical Components
70% Esters, 20% Alcohols
Properties
• Anti-depressant
• Antispasmodic
• Deodorant
• Narcotic
• Emmenagogue
• Hypotensive
• Nervine
• Uterine Tonic
• Antiseptic
• Antisudorific
• Carminative
• Parturient
• Sedative
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for oily skin, excessive perspiration, greasy hair, and dandruff.
• Muscular – Traditionally valued as a powerful muscle relaxant.
• Nervous System – Traditionally used for depression, nervous tension, anxiety, fear, migraines, and emotional stress.
• Circulatory – Traditionally valued for high blood pressure support, varicose veins, cholesterol balance, and circulatory congestion.
• Respiratory – Traditionally used for asthma and sore throats.
• Reproductive – Traditionally valued for irregular, scanty, painful periods, cramping, PMT, menopause, hot flushes, night sweats, labour support, and hormonal balance.
• Other – Traditionally used for haemorrhoids, dandruff, diabetes support, excessive perspiration, and postnatal emotional wellbeing.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Encourages vivid dreaming and creative inspiration
• Traditionally used during grief, bereavement, and emotional loss
• Supports emotional balance during anxiety, fear, and depression
• Helpful for obsession, aggression, anger, guilt, and emotional overwhelm
• Encourages grounded thinking and personal responsibility
• Inspires both the mind and spirit while promoting emotional stability
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Orange, Lavender, Chamomile, Marjoram, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, and Cedarwood.
Health & Safety
• Do not consume alcohol when using Clary Sage, as the combination may contribute to vivid dreams or severe nightmares.
• May negate homeopathic remedies.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Avoid if you have low blood pressure.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
