Clary Sage, Salvia Sclarea, Clary sage is a very euphoric aroma and it makes me feel good. It is a refreshing, energetic and at the same time very soothing and relaxing.

Clary Sage is part of the Lamiaceae family. It is also referred to as Clary Wort, Common clary, Clear eye, and just Clary. It is a one meter high biennial herb with small purple or blue flowers and hairy leaves. The fresh flowering tops are steam distilled to make the essential oil. The chemical constituents of Salvia sclarea are:

• Monoterpenes limonene, myrcene, ocimene, terpinolene, a-pinene, and b-pinene.
• The monoterpenol linalool and nerol. They are antiseptic, antispasmodic, sedative, antibacterial, and anticonvulsant.
• The esters linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate and neryl acetate.
• The diterpernol sclareol.

Aroma Salvea sclarea has a sweet, herbal, floral and green top note. It is a very clean, fresh, and pleasant aroma. The middle note is sweeter, more floral, herbal, and pleasant.

Historic uses Clary sage has historically been a very useful oil for nervousness, depression, fear and paranoia. It is revitalizing, stimulating, and regenerative oil. Clary sage has an affinity with the thalamus. It was once used to clear the eyes and the word clary originates from Latin and means clear. In England Salvia sclarea was substituted for hops to produce beer.

Traditional uses Salvia sclarea has traditionally been used in pre-menstrual syndrome and for painful cramps in the back due to its emmenagogue and antispasmodic actions. The analgesic and relaxing actions may be helpful in labor. Clary sage is an excellent oil for many female conditions.

According to Gary Young, Clary sage is also antidiabetic, may reduce high cholesterol, is estrogen like, and supports hormones. Clary sage has also historically been used for menstrual problems, dandruff, depression,insect bites, insomnia, dry skin, throat infections, and circulatory problems.

Clary sage reduces the production of sebum and may therefore be beneficial for conditions such as greasy hair, and dandruff.

Blending It blends well with: Bergamot, cedarwood, German and Roman Chamomile, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lavender, sweet marjoram, neroli, orange, rosewood, sandalwood, and ylang ylang.

Therapeutic actions Clary sage's therapeutic actions are: Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, aromatic, astringent, carminative, cytotoxic, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, hypotensive, narcotic, nervine, sedative, stomachic, tonic, and vulnerary.

Cautions Do not use when pregnant. Clary sage is considered non toxic but it has an intense aroma that not everyone likes. Never ingest essential dose unless supervised by a doctor.