SAGE, COMMON ESSENTIAL OIL
A powerful warming essential oil traditionally valued for hormonal balance, respiratory support, and emotional restoration.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origin: Mediterranean
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves
Note: Top
Colour: Colourless
Aroma: Fresh, strong, warm, herbaceous
About This Essential Oil
Common Sage Essential Oil has been valued since ancient times as a powerful medicinal and ceremonial herb. Traditionally used to support respiratory health, menstrual wellbeing, and emotional recovery, Sage is a potent warming oil that should be used with care and in appropriate dilutions.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports menstrual and hormonal wellbeing
• Popular for respiratory support during seasonal illness
• Traditionally valued for muscular aches and pains
• Supports emotional recovery during stress and fatigue
• Warming and stimulating essential oil
• Traditionally used to promote vitality and resilience
History
The generic name Salvia is derived from the Latin word salvare, meaning ‘to save’. Since ancient times Sage was considered capable of protecting people from illness and death and was commonly used to clear negative energies and influences. The Chinese valued Sage highly and believed it could assist fertility, while the Romans regarded it as a remedy for a wide variety of ailments. As a result, Sage has remained one of the most respected medicinal herbs throughout history.
Main Chemical Components
35% Ketones, 20% Monoterpenes, 12% Sesquiterpenes
Properties
Antiseptic, hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, febrifuge, tonic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, astringent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, abortive, anti-galactagogue.
Traditional Uses
• Skin: Traditionally used for acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and hair loss.
• Nervous System: Traditionally valued for trembling, palsy, and headaches.
• Muscular System: Traditionally used for arthritis, rheumatism, and recovery after strenuous exercise and athletic training.
• Circulatory System: Traditionally valued for low blood pressure and blood purification support.
• Respiratory System: Traditionally used for bronchitis, colds, flu, coughs, sore throats, catarrh, and lung support.
• Digestive System: Traditionally valued for constipation, loss of appetite, digestive sluggishness, liver support, bile flow, and pancreatic support.
• Reproductive System: Traditionally used for regulating menstruation, easing menstrual cramps, reducing menopausal hot flushes and sweating, supporting fertility, balancing hormones, relieving thrush, and promoting female reproductive wellbeing. Often valued by female athletes experiencing hormonal disruption.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Encourages vivid dreams
• Helps regenerate energy
• Traditionally valued for tiredness, stress, and grief
• Supports the parasympathetic nervous system
• Promotes emotional restoration
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Rosemary, Lavender, Geranium, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, and Ginger.
Health & Safety
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Avoid use in individuals with high blood pressure.
• May trigger epileptic seizures in susceptible individuals.
• Can be toxic to the central nervous system if overused.
• May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
• Use only in low dilutions and with caution.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
