Benefits of Clary Sage Essential Oil

Benefits for Menstrual Pain, Hormone Balance and More.

Clary sage, also known as Salvia sclarea, is a perennial plant native to the northern Mediterranean Basin. It has a long history as a medicinal plant and as a spice. Clary sage is one of the most wholesome essential oils with endless properties. It can be inhaled directly from the bottle, diffused, added to your bath water, applied to the skin directly, mixed with a carrier oil and massaged into the skin or mixed into smoothies.

Properties of Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary sage has anti-convulsive, antidepressant, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also a nerve tonic and sedative with soothing and warming components.

When using essential oils for health benefits, it is crucial that you use organic 100% pure essential oils. You can find organic 100% pure clary sage oil made by Pure Anada at our shop 'Ah Naturel' in downtown Bracebridge, Ontario.

Relieves Menstrual Discomfort

Clary sage is most known for it's benefits when dealing with cramps, heavy menstrual cycles, hot flashes and hormonal imbalances. It works to regulate the menstrual cycle by balancing hormone levels naturally and stimulating the opening of an obstructed system. It has the power to treat symptoms of PMS as well, including bloating, cramps, mood swings and food cravings!

This essential oil is an antispasmodic, meaning it treats the spasms and related issues such as muscles cramps, headaches and stomachaches. It does this by relaxing the nerve impulses that we can’t control.

Supports Hormonal Balance

Clary sage affects the hormones of the body because it contains natural phytoestrogens, which gives clary sage the ability to regulate estrogen levels and ensures the long-term health of the uterus- reducing the chances of uterine and ovarian cancer.

A lot of health issues today such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome and estrogen-based cancers, are caused from excess estrogen in the body.

Antidepressant & Stress Reliever

Clary sage serves as an antidepressant and as one of the best natural remedies for anxiety; it boosts confidence and mental strength while alleviating feelings of anxiety. It also has euphoric properties, leaving you with a feeling of joy and ease.

A 2010 study found that clary sage oil could be developed as a therapeutic agent for patients with depression. For the study, antidepressant properties were measured in rats with a forced swimming test; out of all the oils they tested, clary oil had the strongest anti-stressor effect.

🌿Aids Digestion

🌿Relieves insomnia

🌿Increases circulation

🌿Reduces cholesterol

🌿Cardiovascular Health

🌿Kills bacteria, fungus and infections

🌿Stress Reliever

🌿Helps Oily & Acne Skin Types

How to use

Clary sage essential oil can be inhaled directly from the bottle, diffused, added to your bath water, mixed into smoothies, applied to the skin directly or massaged into the skin by adding 5 drops to 1 tsp of ‘Soapstones olive oil balm’. Apply this balm anywhere you need pain relief from cramps!

Precautions

Consult your doctor before using especially if you are pregnant. When used on the abdomen it can cause uterine contractions.