Clary Sage Breakdown

Clary Sage

Salvia Sclarea

Clary Sage is a very soothing, beautifully odiforous oil. It is rich and pungent and commonly used for it's emotionally soothing, skin soothing, and hormonally soothing benefits. A littl bit goes a long way when using clary sage and you can often find only a single drop is needed for soothing blends. Despite common misconceptions regarding it's hormonal effects it has no major contraindictions and is one of the most safe oils we can utilize.

Description:
Clary Sage is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to six feet in height. Clary Sage is known for its calming properties and benefits to the skin. The main chemical component of Clary Sage is linalyl acetate, part of the esters group, making it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils. In the Middle Ages, the Clary Sage plant was frequently used to soothe skin. Inhaling Clary Sage promotes feelings of relaxation, allowing for a restful night’s sleep.

Directions for Use:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Primary Physical Benefits:
Promotes healthy-looking hair and scalp
Promotes a restful night’s sleep
Calming and soothing to the skin

Primary Emotional Benefits:
Helps to see the truth of situations, opens to new possibilities, boosts imagination, intuitive thoughts

Negative emotions addressed:
emotional blindness, depressed feelings, hopelessness, closed minded, confused

Aromatic Description:
Woody, herbal, coniferous

Body Systems addressed:
- Integumentary System (skin)
- Circulatory system
- Muscular system
- Endocrine System
- Emotional System

Suggested uses:
- Soothes monthly discomfort associated with
menstrual cycles
-  Helps balance hormones
- Soothes nervous tension and lightens mood
- Calming and soothing to the skin
- During your menstrual cycle, rub three to five drops on the abdomen for a soothing massage.
- Combine with Roman Chamomile and add to bath water for a stress-relieving bath.
- Diffuse or apply to pillow at night for a restful sleep.
- Add to shampoo or hair conditioner to promote healthy hair and scalp.
- Combine with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to massage, soothe, or rejuvenate skin.

Cautions;
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

Other Clary Sage references:
Essential Oil Spotlight Clary Sage
DIY: Heat Protectant Spray
Linalool
Essential Oil Quality
Reduce Sad Feelings
Herbal Hairspray


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Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease