Health Benefits:

Long considered "woman's oil," clary sage's benefits lie in its calming, sedating influence on the nervous, renal, and digestive systems, along with supporting emotional and feminine functions. An effective anti-inflammatory oil, clary sage essential oil topically applied can ease muscle cramping, particular those accompanying menstrual cycles. A natural phytoestrogen, clary sage can be applied topically, as a compress or diffused to excellent effect during menopause or menstrual cycles. Its hormone balancing properties help reduce hot flushes, night sweats, palpitations, irritability, as well as headaches and dizziness. As an antioxidant, clary assists with skin conditions like acne and ulcers, and muscular complaints. Employed in vapor therapy, it soothes bronchial passages and sore throats.

Clary sage is calming and sedating to the nervous system, particularly in cases of stress, insomnia and deep-seated tension or depression. It is thought to produce feelings of lucidity, equanimity, and tranquility.

How to Use:

How To Use Clary Sage Oil:

Clary sage essential oil can be applied topically, as a compress, through direct inhalation or vapor therapy, or diffused.

Add a few drops to an aromatic bath to ease nervous tension, stress, and symptoms of depression.

For skin conditions, mix several drops into facial or body cream to treat acne and oily complexions.

Apply clary sage as a compress over abdomen to soothe menstrual cramping.

Blend several drops clary sage into massage oil to soften back and neck stiffness.

Direct inhale or diffuse clary sage essential oil to help relieve nervous tension and anxiety, and to gain a more positive outlook on life.

Clary Sage Oil Recipes:

Abdominal cramping formula: 4 drops angelica, 6 drops clary sage, 4 drops cardamom, 4 drops roman chamomile in 30ml marula or other carrier oil

Mood balancing blend: 8 drops bergamot, 4 drops clary sage, 2 drops jasmine neat for diffusion or direct inhalation, diluted for massage

More Information:

Clary sage essential oil was originally produced solely for perfumery purposes; however the herb found use as far back as the Middle Ages for digestive and renal complaints as well as the gamut of feminine reproductive conditions involving the uterus, menopause, and menstrual complaints. The seeds were used to treat eye infections (thus the name “clear eye” or “eye bright”).

Clary sage oil is used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry but it is principally used in perfumery and cosmetics.

Safety Guidelines:

Safety Considerations for Clary Sage Oil:

Non-toxic and non-irritant. Non- to mildly-sensitizing. Due to its estrogenic effect, care should be taken with this oil. Consult your health care professional before using during pregnancy. Do not take clary sage essential oil internally.

Aromatic Profile & Blending:

Aromatic Profile and Blending of Clary Sage Oil:

Perfumery Note: Middle
Odor: Fresh, floral, dry, weedy, sweet herbaceous, tea-like
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium to strong
Dry-out:  Tobacco, tea-like, balsamic

Clary Sage oil blends well with: juniper, florals like geranium, lavender, jasmine and neroli; lemon, bergamot, and other citrus oils, as well as wood oils such as frankincense, cedarwood, and sandalwood

Product Details:

Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) 
Composition: 100% Pure Clary Sage Essential Oil
Origin: South Africa
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Cultivation/Harvesting: Organic, Non-Certified
Plant Part:  Aerial Parts
Color: Clear to pale yellow 
Consistency: Thin
Yield: .2-.7%

Bottle Size: 1/2 ounce (15 ml)

Why Buy From Floracopeia:

Floracopeia was established to help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to the widespread ecological destruction taking place in the world, and the loss of medicinal plants on which traditional medical systems depend. We provide our customers with the highest quality essential oils and other botanical aromatic treasures through the promotion of ecological sustainability, organic agriculture, and agro-forestry projects.

Our products are acclaimed for their therapeutic-grade, high quality at affordable prices. We provide artisanal quality oils produced by small family-based distillers. We buy directly from farmers and distillers, thus supporting the local economies in which the plants are grown. We do not buy oils from the world-brokers. Floracopeia is founded with a strong medical orientation and is involved in a number of global eco-projects based in grass roots health care, spirituality, reforestation projects, and the preservation and restoration of ethno-botanical culture.