Salvia sclarea
In the middle ages, Clary Sage was known as the ‘Eye of Christ’ and the European native’s use has been widespread for centuries. Clary Sage essential oil can be used where a recipe calls for Sage but the user requires something more gentle.
Sage Essential Oil is also available.
Aroma: Top to Middle Note.
Perfume: Herbaceous and nutty. Musky and sweet.
Blends well with: juniper, lavender, coriander, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, pine, jasmine, frankincense and bergamot.
Indications: Anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue (induces uterine contractions) euphoric, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) nerve tonic, sedative, stomachic, general tonic.
Part of plant used: flowering aerial parts
Type of extraction: steam distilled
Grown and manufactured in: France
Tinderbox products containing Clary Sage essential oil: Blue Fire Perfumes, Serenity Massage Oil, Wild Heart Tribal Incense, Shampoo for oily hair, Herbal Sacred Smudge Stick.
Precautions: Should be avoided when consuming alcohol, since it could exaggerate the effects. It is a non-toxic, non-sensitising oil but can in large doses generate a headache. Use sparingly during pregnancy.
