From Aromatherapy to Skin Care: Exploring the Benefits of Clary Sage Oil

The fragrant Clary Sage Oil is extracted from the flowers and leaves of Salvia Sclarea. It can be either a biennial plant, which ends its growing cycle in two years or a perennial, everlasting plant. The native place of the clary sage plant is the Mediterranean region. The calyces of the flower produce most oil, therefore at the full flowering stage, maximum oil can be obtained from Clary Sage Oil. Clary Sage oil is commercially produced mainly in countries such as Russia, the USA, Bulgaria, China and India.  In ancient times, Clary sage was called as “clear eye” or “eyebright”, as its juice helped to treat eye diseases. Since it is used in the production of “Muskatel wine”, Clary sage oil is also known as “Muskatel Oil”. Keep reading to find out the benefits of Clary Sage Oil. 

Properties of Clary Sage Oil

Clary sage oil has a comprehensive range of beneficial properties. Clary sage consists of diverse organic compounds from which it derives its valuable properties. The beneficial properties of Clary sage oil include anti-spasmodic, anxiolytic, anti-bacterial, anti-depressant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative, and hypotensive properties. 

Clary Sage oil can also help in improving cognition and has focus-boosting properties. It has been widely used during the middle ages in Europe for treating menstrual problems.

Benefits of Clary Sage Oil

Aromatherapy: The aroma of Clary Sage Oil can soothe headaches and can uplift mood and can boost libido, due to its anti-inflammatory and nervine properties. The aromatherapy massage helps in improving blood circulation. It is also used in a vapouriser or diffuser for its beneficial properties.

Menstrual care: Clary Sage oil helps in relieving menstrual problems, and maintaining hormonal balance. Clary Sage Oil is also known as “The woman’s oil”, as it helps in reducing hormone-related negative emotions in women.

Hair Growth: Clary sage oil helps in improving hair growth and hair strength. It is effective against dandruff and prevents dryness on the scalp. It is effective in preventing itchiness on the scalp and improving blood circulation in the scalp.

Respiratory treatment: Clary Sage oil also helps in reducing cough and cold. It is helpful for the treatment of respiratory issues. It helps in clearing the throat and helps in treating asthma.

Skincare: Clary Sage Oil suits both dry skin and oily skin and helps in soothing skin and reducing rashes. Clary sage oil is effective against skin infections and skin inflammations.

Digestion: Clary sage oil help in the secretion of bile and therefore the reduction of stomach-related ailments and digestive issues such as bloating and cramping.

Wound and pain treatment: The usage of Clary sage oil helps in preventing infections at the wound site, promoting faster healing of wounds. Clary Sage Oil is also beneficial for treating pains such as muscle pain, joint pain, sprains etc. 

Sleep aid: Clary sage oil helps in curing insomnia through its sedative and hormonal balancing capabilities. It also has stress-relieving and immune-boosting properties. 

Applications of Clary Sage Oil:

Clary Sage Oil can be used in various applications such as the food industry, fragrance industry and Aromatherapy industry.

Food Industry: Clary Sage oil is used in the flavouring of foods, liquors and soft drinks. It is used as a flavouring in drinks such as aromatised wine vermouth, spirits, cigarettes etc.

Cosmetic industry: Clary Sage oil is added to soaps, other bath products, lotions, creams, colognes etc.,

Fragrance industry: It is widely used in the fragrance industry in the manufacturing of perfumes individually or by blending with other oils.

Precautions:

Clary sage oil is a concentrated oil, therefore it should be well diluted with a carrier oil before use. Also, it is important to do a patch test, before the application of Clary sage oil for large areas. Since clary sage oil has labour-inducing properties, it is not recommended for pregnant women. If there are any doubts regarding the usage, it is important to consult your healthcare provider.

Conclusion:

Along with its effective stress-relieving properties, which are helpful in treating panic attacks and grief, Clary Sage oil has a lot of medicinal properties as explained in the article. Also, the herb’s botanical name is “Salvia Sclarea”, where salvia indicates its beneficial properties, referring to “safe, secure and healthy”. 

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