Clarifying Clary Sage

By: Andrea Sipcic

The name Clary Sage Oil is derived from the Latin word clarus, meaning clarifying or cleansing. Evidently, the plant is very powerful in its ability to promote feelings of clarity and calm in aromatherapy applications and uses. In this way, it also has anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, and sedative abilities that prompt relaxation as well as helping to minimize anxiety, irritability, and dizziness.

On a different note, Clary Sage Oil has just as powerful uses medicinally, topically, and cosmetically. The plant has properties that are known to be anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, analgesic, anti-anxiety, hypotensive, anti-epileptic, and antibiotic. Some benefits include:

- Balancing hormones and supporting women’s health, primarily in relation to menstruation and menopause (diminishing pain, cramps, night sweats, hot flashes, etc.)

- Stimulates the libido in men and women

- Soothes the skin and calms rashes and inflammation

- Helps to balance and stabilize sebum production, preventing acne breakouts

- Tones, tightens, and strengthens the skin and muscles as well as the hair to prevent hair loss

- Reduces cholesterol Kills bacteria and infections

- Aids digestion

The following are a few main ways clary sage oil can be used. Be advised that it is not recommended to put the oil directly onto the skin.

- Mix the oil into water in a spray bottle to create a room or bedding spray, or even as a face mist. Ensure to shake between spritzes.

- Add a few drops into a carrier oil such as jojoba to create a massage oil.

- Make a stronger mixture by adding more of the oil into the carrier to dab onto your pulse points (wrists, temples, or behind the knees and ears).

- Add several drops into the bath.

- Use in a diffuser. Citrus oils, as well as Sandalwood, Frankincense, and Geranium, make great mixtures with Clary Sage Oil.