Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Clary Sage. It has many uses and benefits





It has many uses and benefits



Clary Sage is known as Salvia sclarea, . It is widely used for medicinal purposes and best known for its help with hormones, especially for women. There have been many claims and studies with cramps, menstrual problems and hormones.
Sage, also s a spice.
  1. Clary Sage is native to the MEDITERRANEAN. Also found in North Africa and Central Asia.
  2. Clary Sage dates back to the ages of Rome and Gree ce. At that time it was very much used to treat eye conditions (clarify)
  3. Clary Sage reaches 4-5 metres high and has thick square stems that are covered in hairs.

One of the most healthful essential oils with:
antiseptic
antispasmodic
anti-inflammatory properties.cycles, and hormonal imbalances. 
astringent with
antidepressant
antifungal
anti-infectious
Also a nerve tonic and sedative with soothing and warming components.


Main Components.

They are derived from the flowering top.
Scareol, alpha -terpineol, geraniol, linalyl acetate, linalool,( also a major component ofs
( lavender,) plus others.
It is also very high in ESTERS, about 72%



Clary Sage Oil Uses

  1. It grows from May to September.
  2. The Flowers are lilac to mauve and bloom in bunches
  3. Skin Protection – antimicrobial tests.
    1. Women’s health problems.
    2. Performed better than many prescribed antibiotics in numerous 

    Always check with your doctor if you are taking any medications, especially hormone replacement therapy.
    Help balance hormones.
  • Blends well with lavender essential oil and chamomile.
  • Helps fight depression.
    Can boost self esteem and self confidence and helps give mental strength.
  • Helps reduce convulsions, whether they are epileptic or if they arise from some other nervous condition.
    Has a slightly sedative effect which brings peace and calm.
  • Prevents bacterial infections.
    Kills bacteria and fungi.
    Various studies show that it is effective in curing bacterial infections in the colon, intestines, urinary tract, and excretory system.
    Helps reduce stomach disorders by regulating digestive juices.
  • Gums that are losing a firm hold on your teeth will benefit from Clary Sage. It strengthens gums and tones skin, hair and muscles.
  • Clary Sage contains and ESTER called linalyl acetate, which helps reduce inflammation and heals rashes.
  • Clary Sage, owing to its carminative properties will quickly reduce gas and that feeling of bloatedness.
  • Lowers Blood Pressure.
    It does this by relaxing veins and arteries. By reducing blood pressure it widens the blood vessels and allows increased circulation, which results in increased oxygenation to the muscles and organ systems.
  • Clary Sage can be a better choice as a deodorant once it is diluted. It has no known side effects and does not impact on the environment.
    It helps boost the secretion of gastric juices and bile, which speeds up eases the digestive system.
  • Try massaging parts of clary sage and a carrier oil onto the abdomen.
  • Relieve Insomnia.
    It is a natural sedative and will give you the calm and peaceful feeling that is needed to help you fall asleep.

Precautions and Possible Side Effects.

Clary Sage must not be used during pregnancy.
It is not an oil for infants and babies.
Always test for skin sensitivity.

Ways to Use

Aromatherapy
2-3 drops used in a diffuser.
When vaporized can help fight off bacteria and germs.
Skin

6 drops of oil to 1 oz. (30ml) skin areas or massage into the skin.
When rubbed direct onto a wound it can have an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Oral.

Helps to reduce inflammation in the gums Massage directly onto the gums. 
When the gums are not hlding the teeth in tight Clary Sage to the rescue.
Happy Hormone Balance.



5 drops lavender
3 drops of Clary Sage
1drop of Ylang Ylang

Use in a roller bottle or diffuser



Have you tried using Clary Sage?
What success have you had?
What have you found to be the best benefits for you?






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 Ou MC, Hsu TF, ,LAI AC, et al, Pain relief assessment by aromatic     essential oil massage on out patients with primary dysmenorrhea:
   a randomised double blind trial.: J Obstet Gynaecol Res. May 2012
        Many other research articles at Pub Med.





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