Latin Name: Salvia sclarea.

Chemistry: Linalyl Acetate, Linalool.

Aroma: Woody, Floral, Earthy.

Good for: Mood stabilising, Emotional support, Immune support

Energetics: Stabilises the heart and mind and lifts your spirits. Fills you with optimism and comfort in times of distress.

Traditional use: A favourite throughout the ages for conditions that require astringent and hormonal remedies.

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Country of Origin: France

Clary sage has long been associated with stabilising mood and treating hormonal issues. This traditional use has been supported by several research studies showing the essential oil to have good anti-stress and antidepressant qualities(1). The high percentage of linalyl acetate it contains supports the research that it could also be an excellent immune-supporting essential oil (2). It is also a great oil for stress-related breathing issues, relieving spasms and easing anxiety(3).

REFERENCE

1- “Antidepressant-like effect of Salvia sclarea is explained by modulation of dopamine activities in rats” https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874110002667?via%3Dihub

2- “Natural killer cell activity and lymphocyte activation: Investigating the effects of a selection of essential oils and components in vitro“ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S096245620600052X

3- “Interspecies Comparison of Chemical Composition and Anxiolytic-like Effects of Lavender Oils upon Inhalation“ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1100601148