Clary Sage has been revered by man for centuries for its sweet spicy earthy aroma. It was used to soothe nervous tension and ease mental fatigue in ancient times and is still used... more...today in various fragrances.
Advantages: Euphoric, Uplifing, Good for skin. Disadvantages: Definetly avoid with alcohol
ClarySage is definetly regarded as one of the more female essential oils particulary is uses for PMT.
The most effective way to benfit from this oil is by adding it to your bath water or blending it in a carrier oil and applying to the skin. it blends very well with lavender.It definetly is one of those oils you can like one minute and hate the other, this is probably more due to your hormone levels and mood at that point. So dont be surprised if you liked it when you bought and hate it now, youll be drawn to it soon enough.
From personal experience it is a great oil to lift you of the depths of despair or anxiety particularly when suffering from exhaustion, nervous and or physical. I have seen quite a few friends benefit from this when suffering from post-natal depression.
It also been known to help to curb addictive ...
a jar of fresh sage in sunflower oil and leave for a couple of weeks.
Sage and Rosemary burnt on the barbeque whilst cooking will add some lingering flavours to the meat and make the place smell fresh and remind you of woodlands.
So not just for stuffing into the business end of a Turkey dinner, Sages has a mass of uses and is easily grown in a well light garden, try using it from time to time, you may be surprised but the worst that can happen is that your food will taste better and the house will smell nice. ...
steerpyke 09.12.2004
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Advantages: Can be used for loads of purposes Disadvantages: Take to much and it can have potential toxic effect
be taken, take the cuttings in early spring or summer and place in a pot of multi-purpose compost where it should root in about 4 weeks.
Can be grown in containers but don't over water.
***Medicinal***
For 100's of years Sage has been known for its healing powers, its used to great effect as a hot infusion for the common cold, its also good for sore throats when cider vinegar is added and gargled.
The essential oil, which is commonly known as SageClary is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh flower stems and leaves.
It is used in herbal medicine and used widely in toilet waters, perfumes and soap.
Sage is thought to help the brain, the senses and memory, and is good for fatigue, and for normalising low blood pressure
***Other Use***
The dried leaves of the Pineapple sage are used for potpourris; it's also ...
the_enlightened_one 08.02.2007 (10.02.2007)
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Product Information for "NOW Foods Clary Sage Oil" »
Product details
Long Name
Clary Sage Oil
Type
Massage Cream / Oil
MPN
NOW0-01742
Manufacturer
NOW Foods
Manufacturer's product description
Clary Sage has been revered by man for centuries for its sweet spicy earthy aroma. It was used to soothe nervous tension and ease mental fatigue in ancient times and is still used today in various fragrances.
