Clary Sage Essential Oil - 10ml/ .33 oz
Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Parts Used: Leaf and flower
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Dry, musky, bittersweet floral
Overview:
“Clary sage” received its name from the Latin “clarus sclera” meaning “clear eyes,” due to widespread use of the plant to remove debris from the eyes (this was probably a big deal for gladiators, or whatever). Like all varieties of sage, it has been used historically as a cure-all for just about everything that could possibly be wrong with you, but was rumored to be particularly effective for “women’s problems.” This was the Middle Age European’s nice way of saying “general bitchiness.”
While some have claimed clary sage may mimic the effects of estrogen, there is no scientific evidence to suggest this is the case. But this doesn’t mean the jury’s out on the benefits of clary sage. One study found that a massage with a blend of clary sage, lavender, and rose essential oils was more effective at relieving menstrual cramps than an unscented massage, suggesting the essential oils may have helped independently of the massage itself.* In another study, smelling clary sage oil was found to relieve depression in menopausal women.* Finally, the largest study ever conducted on aromatherapy in a medical environment found clary sage and chamomile effectively relieve pain during childbirth.*
There’s hope for your inner bitch yet.
*https://www.koreamed.org/SearchBasic.php?RID=0094JKAAN/2001.13.3.420&DT=1
*http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.5163/full
*http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/11033651
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Keep all oil bottles tightly closed, cool, and away from direct sunlight.
Do not place essential oils directly in the eyes, ears, or nose.
Dilute properly before topical applications.
Do not take orally without proper saftey precautions and the supervision of licensed physician or aromatherapist.
**Please consult your doctor before use, if you are pregnant or have any medical condition. Avoid getting product in eyes. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. Individual results may vary.
