CLARY SAGE
Botanical name: Salvia sclarea

Also Known As (AKA):  Muscatel Sage, Common Clary

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Clary Sage is balancing, soothing, and euphoric. It helps stimulate dreams and dispels anxiety and depression.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Clary Sage is anti-inflammatory and antidepressant. It is a cell regenerative for aging skin and can help with dandruff. Clary Sage balances hormones and is good for scanty periods, PMS, painful cramps and muscle spasms.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Clary Sage opens the third eye chakra. It is used to bring peace and harmony to a troubled soul.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin or bath. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Stress Relieving

Color Energy:  Purple - Relaxing

Fragrance:  Herbaceous, nutty, spicy, sweet, earthy

Note:  Top-Middle Note

Color of Oil:  Light golden yellow

Major Chemical Constituents:  geranyl acetate, linalool, linalyl acetate, myrcene

Common Adulterants:  Linalool (synthetic or bioidentical), linalyl acetate (synthetic or bioidentical)

Blends well with:  Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Clovebud, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang

Botany:  A biennial herb, which reaches maturity when it is 3 feet tall. It has opposing, wooly textured green leaves and it flowers are white, pink or pale purple in color.

History:  Clary sage was used as a flavoring in beers before hops became common. It has also been used to flavor wine (German Muscatel) and also some tobacco products.

Warnings:  Avoid during pregnancy.