Application of Clary Sage essential oil

Clary Sage, Latin name Salvia sclarea, also known as Southern European Salvia, can grow to 30-20 cm, with heart-shaped leaves, oil glands visible on the surface of the leaves, lotus-shaped bottom, light blue, purple or white flowers, and strong flower stems. There are more than 450 varieties, all native to southern Europe, and now wild or garden-grown Clary Sage can be seen all over the European continent.

The Latin name Salvia means "rescue treatment", and the ancient Romans called it herba sacra, which means "sacred herb", which reflects its effect of promoting longevity since ancient times. Clary Sage essential oil is extracted from the end of the flower branch containing flowers and leaves. The extraction method is distillation, and its smell is mellow with a slight tea flavor.

Clary sage, from its name, we can guess its happy and relaxing characteristics. Indeed, clary sage can help enhance the mood of happiness and joy. It is one of the strongest relaxants. It can play a very satisfactory effect on all forms of stress and tension, as well as depression of various reasons.

The antispasmodic and analgesic effects of clary sage essential oil can also be extended to female physiological problems. It is a well-known uterine conditioning agent and has a good conditioning effect on dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders and premenstrual syndrome.

The antispasmodic and analgesic effects of clary sage essential oil can continue to extend to muscle problems, such as cramps and muscle soreness, digestive system symptoms, such as colic; and respiratory system diseases, such as long-term cough and asthma. Clary sage essential oil is one of the best essential oils for treating asthma. On the one hand, it can relieve the phenomenon of tracheospasm, and on the other hand, it can also relieve the anxiety that comes with it. For the phenomenon of excessive oil secretion on the face or scalp, clary sage can also play a good conditioning effect.

Daily single use:

1. Add 5-6 drops of clary sage essential oil to 20ml of body lotion or plant base oil, and apply an appropriate amount evenly to the whole body;

2. Add 5-6 drops of clary sage essential oil to a hot water bath to relax the mind and body;

3. It is especially recommended to dilute and gently massage on the throat, above the eyebrows, and below the third, fourth, and fifth fingers of the palms of both hands.

Treatment of depression: 

Depression is a disease that causes general discomfort. It can occur in people of any age, especially those who have just entered middle age. This disease can make people feel irritable, anxious, sad or pessimistic, or have no joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness; avoid people, feel unhappy, and even lose interest in activities that were originally enjoyable. Feel that life is empty, gloomy, and meaningless, so that there is a tendency to commit suicide; there is guilt, shame, self-loathing, low self-esteem and self-worth, helplessness and disappointment. Insomnia or drowsiness, slow movements, slow speech, lack of concentration, lack of appetite or overeating, sudden weight gain or loss. These symptoms may last for weeks, months, or even years. If not treated in time, the symptoms will become more and more serious, and even combined with manic depression, destroying a person's life energy, quality of life and dignity.

Essential oil healing formula for depression:

1、 5 drops of bergamot, 5 drops of clary sage, 4 drops of eucalyptus, 3 drops of basil, 30ml of plant base oil

Usage: Take an appropriate amount of the above compound oil and apply it lightly to the whole body or the front of the upper body every morning and evening, especially to the front chest, temples and philtrum under the nose, align with the third and fourth toes slightly below the soles of the feet, and the inside of the right knee joint; when the symptoms are severe, apply it once every two hours or so.

2.、Choose 1-3 essential oils from the above formula

(1) Use 5-8 drops for indoor incense, 6-8 drops for bathing, 1-2 drops on pillowcases, or 3-4 drops on handkerchiefs or tissues, and smell them at any time;

(2) Before going to bed at night and after getting up in the morning, add 3-4 drops of essential oil to a cup of hot water, 10 cm from the cup mouth, and slowly smell the relaxing and pleasant aromatic steam.