| Aroma: Warm, mellow, herbaceous with a hay-like aroma, slightly musky. |
| Latin Name: Salvia sclarea. |
| Country of Origin: Hungary. |
| Extraction Method: Steam distilled. |
| Extracted From: Flowers and leaves. |
| Perfumery Note: Top. |
| Aromatherapy Properties: Very balancing of extreme emotion, helps to visualize clearly problems and solutions, restores inner calm and tranquility. Medicinally it can be helpful for mature skin and used as a hair conditioner. |
| Suggested Uses: This is a wonderful essential oil to take while traveling either short or long distances. Can be used with a small travel diffuser or simply applied (2 drops) to a tissue to inhale during stressful times. Clary sage can be used in a carrier oil such as avocado or jojoba and applied to mature skin as a wonderful hydrator. Apply a few drops to freshly cleaned hair for a natural hair aroma and a rejuvenating feeling to your scalp. Add to a warm bath for a soothing and balancing soak. |
| Blends Well With: Lavender, geranium, rose, chamomile, rosemary, cedarwood, jasmine, juniper berry and most citrus oils. |
| History: Clary sage was very popular during the Middle Ages, when it was used primarily for digestive disorders, much like peppermint. It has been used as a popular ingredient for wine making. Clary sage has been added to tobacco products as a “flavoring,” in cigars. |
| Safety Note: Always test on a small area of skin for sensitivity. Pregnant women should consult their physician prior to using. Clary sage may have too strong an aroma for children of any age or individuals with chronic lung conditions, and should NOT be used. The information provided is for general use only and not meant to be a substitute for the medical advice of a physician. |
