SAGE
Botanical name: Salvia officinalis

Also Known As (AKA):  Common Sage, Garden Sage, English Sage, Dalmation Sage, True Sage

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Sage is a regenerative that helps against memory loss, fatigue and a lack of confidence.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Sage is antispasmodic. It is good for dermatitis and regulates dandruff. Sage is a circulatory stimulant that raises blood pressure. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle and aids female sterility due to it being estrogen-like but it also helps male infertility. Sage stimulates the adrenal and pineal glands, metabolism, digestive and lymph system. Other uses for Sage include: anemia, constipation, cellulite, increasing perspiration, increasing lactation, Alzheimer’s, and as a deodorant.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Sage opens the third eye chakra. It is also used for consecration, cleansing, divination, healing, casting out and purification ceremonies. Sage expands the conscious and helps to focus.

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:  Purifying

Color Energy:  Green - Tonifying

Fragrance:  Camphoraceous, herbaceous, strong, fruity, spicy

Note:  Middle Note

Color of Oil:  Clear

Major Chemical Constituents:  1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, caryophyllene, thujone

Common Adulterants:  Fractions of eucalyptus oil

Blends well with:  Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Melissa, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood

Botany:  A small evergreen shrub with grayish leaves that is native to the Mediterranean region.

History:  Sage was highly prized in ancient times as a medicinal herb. The Romans called sage “herba sacra” or sacred herb because they believed it was capable of saving people from illness and death.

Warnings:  Avoid during pregnancy and if epileptic. Toxic in high concentrations.