Clarysage (Salvia sclarea)

Character Benevolent

Clary Sage is distilled from the lilac flowering tops of a biennial herb with large wrinkled leaves, growing in England, Europe, Russia and the USA. It is related to, but different from, the common sage used in cooking. The name Salvia derives from Latin for 'good health' and the word 'clary' meaning 'clear'; the seeds were once used in a remedy to clear particles from the eyes. Clary Sage can have euphoric effects, and from the 16th century was added to beer by some brewers.

Aroma Light, spicy, like drying hay

Properties Antidepressant, antiseptic, carminative, deodorant, sedative, tonic. Regulatory and balancing. Strongly sedative, but sometimes with euphoric effects

Physical conditions Hair Encourages growth

Hormonal system Regulates hormones, helpful for pre-menstrual tension and painful periods, also frigidity. Encourages labour.

Musculosketal system Relieves cramp, muscle spasm

Nervous system Exhaustion; insomnia from overwork; headaches; migraines

Respiratory system Asthma, throat infections

Skin Excessive perspiration

Use with caution Can cause excessive bleeding

Mental/emotional conditions Particularly indicated for times of change, domestic, occupational and biological, and when having difficulty in adjusting to changes in life.

Other uses Aphrodisiac. Restorative when convalescing.

Applications Bath. Hair oil/rinse. Massage. Room fragrance

*Can cause drowsiness; best not used before driving or drinking alcohol.

Blends well with Rosemary, Ylang Ylang