Selah oil blends that
contain Clary Sage essential oil:
May
be used as a deodorant (Price, 93).
Neurotonic
and energizing essential oil to relieve depression and stimulate the mind
(Price, 230).
Used
for relaxation during labor (Price, 247).
During
active labor, Clary Sage may help increase uterine contractility and also act as a stress reducer and
antidepressant (Buckle, 380).
Blended
with sweet marjoram and lavender in studies to help with Parkinson’s disease
with success (Price, 271).
When
applied to wrists or temples, it is relaxing (Schnaubelt, 65).
Depression,
nerves, sore throat, aches and pains, debility, as a sedative (Worwood, 399).
Other Uses:
Acne,
antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, boil,
calming, depression, digestive ailments, emotional balance, flatulence,
insomnia, irritability, joint pain, kidney disease, menopause support, muscle
pain and stiffness, PMS, rash, sedative, sore throat, stress, wounds, hair
loss, dandruff, dry skin, whooping cough, asthma, menstrual pain, colic, high
blood pressure, aphrodisiac, hysteria, and paranoia (Althea Press 313),
(Purchon, 50-51).
Applications for Clary Sage Essential Oil:
Topical: Apply to affected area, temples, tip of nose,
neck, so on as desired.
**Recommended Dilution:
Adults: 2-3 drops essential oil to 1/2 tsp of carrier oil
(organic olive, jojoba, coconut, almond oils, etc)
Inhalation: Diffuse or rub a drop on palms and inhale.
Internal: Generally regarded as safe for human ingestion
by FDA** -- For dosing instructions, seek the advice of a licensed physician.
Not intended for consumption with children under 6 years old. Use in greater
dilution for children over 6 years of age.
**It is important to remember the extreme concentration
of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or
via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery"
(Schnaubelt 96).
Schnaubelt, Kurt Ph.D., Advanced
Aromatherapy, (1995), p. 96
Warning for Clary Sage Essential Oil:
May irritate the skin if used undiluted.
Not intended for use on babies.
Use with caution during pregnancy.
Not intended for consumption with children under 6 years
old. Use in greater dilution for children over 6 years of age.
If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes,
put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below
the eyes.
Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal.
Higley, Connie & Alan. Reference Guide
for Essential Oils, (2012).
Price,
Shirley & Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals (2012).
Purchon, Nerys and Lora Cantele. The
Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook For Everyday Wellness. (2014)
Schnaubelt,
PhD., Kurt. Advanced Aromatherapy (1995).
Tisserand, Robert. Essential Oil Safety,
Second Edition. (2014).
Worwood,
Valerie. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. (1991).
