 | Sage- Salvia sclarea ( clary sage ) |
| Origins | A sacred herb, its properties were used by the Egyptians to help cure infertility in women. The Chinese have used it medicinally for centuries. |
| Description | The many varieties of common sage are all shrub-like herbs with rough, wrinkled leaves. The oil is distilled from the dried leaves and has a powerful, fresh, spicy fragrance with a hint of camphor. |
| Therapeutic effects | A
tonic, particularly renowned for regulating menstruation, it can
also help relieve arthritis, bacterial infections, throat
infections, and water retention. Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is also used for its sedative and euphoric effects, and in treating insomnia, anxiety and depression, as well as menstrual and menopausal problems. It has a spicy fragrance, rather more floral than common sage. |
| Uses | Bathing and massage. A sage bath helps muscular aches and the effects of prolonged stress or mental strain. |
| Blending note | Blends well with basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, fennel, frankincense, geranium, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, parsley, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, tea tree, ylang ylang. |
| Cautionary note | - In
high doses, sage can over stimulate and should be avoided by anyone
who suffers from epilepsy. - Both sage and clary sage should be avoided in early pregnancy. |
| * This image is 'eye candy' it does not represent the actual plant. | |