Clary Sage Oil – Female Balancing Essential Oil
The Therapeutic benefits of clary sage essential oil, why it is known as a gift for female health and well-being by holistic and modern medicine.
What is Clary Sage? And why is clary sage widely regarded as a hormone-balancing essential oil for many female hormone-related issues? To help reduce anxiety and stress, a supportive muscle relaxant and antidepressant.
What is Clary Sage? (Salvia sclarea)
Clary sage also known as salvia scalrea is a purplish blue flower/plant that is cultivated worldwide although it is native to Southern Europe. Its extensive therapeutic properties make it regarded as a high-value essential oil which is used in cosmetics, perfume and for medicinal use.
Each species of clary sage grown in different countries demonstrates different biological activity and chemical composition as documented by Researchgate.net
History Of Clary Sage
Clary sage also known as ‘clear eye’ and ‘Oculus Christi’ (Eye of Christ) has been used since the middles ages for its medicinal properties. The flowers of clary sage were added to salads and are still used as a herbal tea. It is widely used in herbalism, ayurveda, allopathic medicine, cosmetics and perfumes.
Therapeutic Properties Of Clary Sage Oil
Clary sage is a well-known antispasmodic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory that has antifungal and antiseptic, and anti-infectious properties.
Clary sage oil helps alleviate insomnia, lowers cortisol levels, encourages deeper quality sleep, and acts as a natural sedative and nerve tonic.
A great antispasmodic and muscle relaxation it is widely used to treat muscular cramps, muscle tension, and muscle painand increase circulation.
As an essential oil Clary Sage helps regulate the endocrine system as it is potent in natural “phytoestrogens” that mimic the effects of oestrogen in the human body and are reputed to slow down osteoporosis.
It helps alleviate menstrual cramps, it is widely used to reduce PMT premenstrual tension and PMS premenstrual symptoms.
Insomnia
It is widely used by clinical aromatherapists to help boost mood, reduce anxiety and stress levels. It is reputed to be a natural antidepressant.
Use Of Clary Sage Oil In Modern Medicine
Clary sage has been used extensively in the pharmaceutical and perfumery industry for many years.
Research Into The Use Of Clary Sage Oil
“Effect of clary sage oil as an aromatherapy on cardiac autonomic function among patients with premenstrual syndrome – A randomized controlled study” S. Geethanjali, V. Venugopal, S. Poonguzhali, K. Maheshkumar.
“Changes in 5-hydroxytryptamine and Cortisol Plasma Levels in Menopausal Women After Inhalation of Clary Sage Oil” † Kyung-Bok Lee, Eun Cho, Young-Sook Kang
“The effect of clary sage oil on staphylococci responsible for wound infections” Pubmed
“Effect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial” –
”
The Bioactivites Of Scalereol” frontiersin.org
Contraindications Of Clary Sage
Clary sage shouldn’t be used in pregnancy, on infants and children as an inhalant, it should always be diluted.
How To Purchase Clary Sage Oil In The UK
As a qualified aromatherapist, and ambassador of NYR Organics I highly recommend their Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil
Recommended Related Blogs
Orange Essential Oil – Boost Your Mood