Clary Sage

Description

e3’s Clary Sage — Find Balance & Embrace Deeper Calm

Latin name: Salvia sclarea
Country of origin: USA
Part of the plant: Flowering tops
Obtained by: Steam distilled
Main biochemical components*: Linalyl acetate, linalol, germacrene-D
Properties: Antispasmodic, sedative, nervine, antidepressant, emmenagogue, uterine, and nerve tonic.
Aroma: Herbaceous, earthy, slightly floral
Scent Note: Middle
Blends Well With: Frankincense, Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium, Bergamot, Mandarin, Lime, Rose, Sandalwood

Clary Sage essential oil offers a herbaceous, earthy, and slightly sweet aroma that evokes a deep sense of calm and emotional ease. Rich in linalyl acetate—one of the most calming natural esters—clary sage is especially effective for relieving stress and tension. Its soothing scent supports a greater sense of well-being by encouraging deeper, more grounded breathing, which can feel restricted during times of fatigue or anxiety. Discover even more therapeutic benefits below, along with safe and easy-to-use application recommendations.

“I carry it with me, it’s my hormone balancer in a bottle…” — Maddy

Benefits & Therapeutic Uses

Physical uses: Muscle aches, spasms, and cramps, PMS, menopausal symptoms, poor circulation, poor digestion, infections.

Skin care uses: Oily skin, blemishes, minor skin infections, dandruff.

Psychological uses: Stress, tension, anxiety, lack of sense of well-being, mild depression, fear, panic.

Subtle uses: Increases dreaming. Calms the energy centers. Inspires. Strengthens inner vision.

Notes: Avoid Clary Sage during pregnancy and nursing.

*Chemical components: Chemical component percentages may vary. Essential 3 offers a Certificate of Analysis for review.

Which One to Choose — Spanish Sage, Sage, or Clary Sage?

Similarities: Spanish Sage (Salvia lavandulifolia), Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) and Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) belong to the Salvia family and share some similarities in their uses and properties.

Differences: Spanish Sage offers a lighter, more herbaceous scent with cognitive and emotional benefits, and is well-suited for those seeking mental uplift and stress relief. Common Sage has a stronger, more earthy and camphorous aroma and potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects making it ideal for physical health applications, particularly in digestive health and immune support. Clary Sage has a sweet, soft, slightly floral aroma and has long been cherished for promoting emotional stability and relaxation

Reach for uplifting Spanish Sage when your mind feels foggy and you need to perk up, clearing Sage when you want to purify your space or ease physical tension, and soothing Clary Sage when you crave calm, emotional balance, or hormonal support.

How to Use Clary Sage to Find Balance & Embrace Deeper Calm

Add to Products: Essential oils can be added to pre-made, fragrance-free products to enhance their performance. Add 4-8 drops to 2 ounces of facial moisturizer; 6-30 drops to 1 ounce of lotion; 10-20 drops to 8 ounces of shampoo; 15-30 drops to 8 ounces of conditioner.

After Shower: After showering, while your skin is still wet, put 1-3 drops of essential oil in the palm of one of your hands and rub your hands together. Quickly and evenly spread the essential oil over your legs, arms, and torso. Avoid sensitive skin areas. For maximum skin hydration and to seal in moisture, apply cream, lotion, or body oil directly to damp skin.

Bath: Mix 4-8 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil. (You can also add the essential oil to 1/2 cup of whole milk or heavy cream.) Set aside. If you have muscle aches, add 1-2 cups Epsom or Dead sea salts. Fill the tub with warm water and immerse yourself. Add the essential oil mixture and swirl the water around you. Massage your skin and breathe in the aroma. Remain in the tub for 10-15 minutes.

Bath, Foot: Mix 1-3 drops of Clary Sage essential oil in 1/2 teaspoon of carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil. Set aside. Fill a tub (deep enough to cover your feet and ankles) with warm water. Add the essential oil mixture, stir well, and immerse your feet for 10-15 minutes. Breathe in the aroma and massage your feet.

Body Lotion: Add 6-30 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of fragrance-free, natural moisturizing lotion. Apply to your skin, especially after a shower or bath.

Body Oil: Mix 6-30 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of a carrier, such as fractionated coconut oil or sweet almond oil. Apply to your skin, especially after a shower or bath.

Compress: Fill a basin with water. (Warm water relaxes and increases circulation. Cool water invigorates and relieves inflammation.) Add 3-5 drops of essential oil and briskly stir. Lay in a washcloth, wring and apply to the area in need for approximately 1-5 minutes. Dip, wring and apply 3 more times.

Compress, Facial: Fill the sink with warm water. Add 1-3 drops of Clary Sage essential oil to the water and agitate the water to mix well. Lay in a clean washcloth, wring, and apply to face, with eyes closed, holding in place for 5-10 seconds. Repeat dipping, wringing, and applying – 3 times. Pat dry.

Diffusion: Follow the diffuser manufacturer’s instructions to fill the air with a therapeutic aroma.
Easy alternatives when you don’t have a diffuser:
Place 2-4 drops of essential oil on several cotton balls or tissues; place nearby or tuck into the grate of fan or air vent in your home or car.

Inhalation: Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again.
(Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.)

Facial Oil: Mix 2-5 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of a carrier such as jojoba, calendula, or rosehip seed oil.

Massage: Mix 6-30 drops of Clary Sage essential oil in 1 ounce of carrier oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion.

Room Mist: Mix 30-60 drops of essential oil in 4 ounces of water in a mister bottle. Shake well before each use and avoid getting the mist into the eyes.

Scalp Oil: Mix 12-24 drops of essential oil in 2 ounces of fractionated coconut oil or jojoba, or a blend of both. Store in a glass bottle with a cap. Use approximately 1 teaspoon to massage into your scalp at night. Shampoo in the morning.

Skin Mist: Mix 10-40 drops of essential oil in 4 ounces of water in a mister bottle. Shake well before each use and avoid getting the mist into the eyes.

Spot Application: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need.

e3 Blends Containing Clary Sage Essential Oil

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The Methods of Use are general guidelines. Individual sensitivities, desired results, and the characteristics of the essential oil(s) used must all be considered. Adjust methods and proportions accordingly.

For external use only. Always dilute before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Keep away from direct flame – essential oils are flammable. If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before using essential oils. Store at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

Aromatherapy: The use of natural, aromatic substances, known as essential oils, to enhance the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. (This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. No information provided is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)