Non-toxic but avoid if pregnant. Avoid drinking alcohol if undergoing treatment ( narcotic effect ). Research being done on epilepsy.
Name: Clary Sage
Method: Steam distillation
Note Classification: Top
Scent: Sweet herbaceous
Colour: Colourless or pale yellowy-green
Species: Salvia sclarea. Family Lamiaceae ( Labiatae )
Extracted From: Flowering tops and leaves
Region: Hungary.
By-products: A concrete and absolute are also produced by solvent extraction.
Historical: The word clary comes from ‘clear-eye’ for a plant from which the seeds were used to heal eye problems and was highly esteemed in the Middle Ages. In Germany it is used in the production of some wines and vermouths and is known as Muscatel sage.
Of Interest: A key ingredient of eau de cologne and lavender toilet water. Not to be confused with the common sage ( Salvia officinalis ) or the ‘Eyebright’ herb ( Euphrasia officinalis ).
Aromatherapy Properties: Skin care and stress-related conditions including high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. Calms fevers. Good for female system. Good for throat and respiratory infections.
Blends Well With: juniper, lavender, geranium, sandalwood, Cedarwood, pine, jasmine, frankincense, bergamot, citrus
Chemical Analysis: linalyl acetate 75%, linalol, pinene, myrcene, phellandrene
Safety Data: Non-toxic but avoid if pregnant. Avoid drinking alcohol if undergoing treatment ( narcotic effect ). Research being done on epilepsy.