| When I first saw Clary Sage ( salvia sclarea ), I was | | | | soul and when used with juniper, cleanses the aura. It |
| attracted to its shape and the way it sprouts. | | | | is particularly good for people in the creative field as |
| Straight up with flowering purple, pink or white tops | | | | it stimulates and clears the mind to allow new |
| on long stems about 3 feet. The leaves grew in pairs | | | | concepts to form. |
| below the flowers and were big and heart shaped. | | | | Because of its estrogen like quality, clary sage is |
| There it stood.. self sufficient, proud but not arrogant. | | | | helpful as an overall hormone balancer for the female |
| Later I found out that they bloom mostly from June | | | | body. Women suffering from hot flashes and |
| to July. It needs the full sun to grow properly. | | | | menopause would welcome the relief this oil brings. |
| The Romans called it sclarea or 'clear' because they | | | | Although it is calming, too much can cause migraines |
| used it as an eye wash. They soaked the seeds in | | | | in some people who have allergies. When pregnant, |
| water and bath their eyes with the solution to | | | | especially for the first few months, do not use as it |
| remove small particles and brightened them. | | | | is thought to dilate the womb. Its calming and |
| The Germans mixed clary sage and elder flowers to | | | | tranquilizing properties can induce a hypnotic and |
| wine to imitate muscatel. Till today, it still flavors high | | | | narcotic effect especially when one is drinking so |
| quality muscatel wine and Italian vermouth. In England | | | | avoid driving after. |
| it was used to replace hops in beer making to | | | | In addition to curbing bacteria, dab the oil diluted with |
| enhance intoxication and exhilaration. As with most | | | | water to skin after shaving to soften skin. Muscle |
| herbs and flowers, tea is another use for this | | | | cramp, stomach ache, gum problems, cough, sore |
| beautiful plant. The flowers are good for salads while | | | | throats and impotence are all conditions and physical |
| the leaves may be deep fried and served as a side | | | | states that clary sage essential oil can be effective |
| dish in days gone by. I think that's a good idea. I'll try | | | | for. |
| this the next time I get my hands on some. More | | | | The healing properties of clary sage are not the |
| recently, cigarette manufacturers started using it to | | | | same as sage essential oil. The latter is far more |
| flavor tobacco because of its ability to induce a | | | | toxic although they have some of the same chemical |
| relaxed state of euphoria. | | | | constituents. Use essential oils with care and do not |
| The essential oil of clary sage smells rich, strong, | | | | ingest. I am sure that there are more benefits of |
| nutty and herbaceous. Although the oil is largely | | | | clary sage essential oil than I can remember. It's |
| used to flavor a variety of food and beverage, the | | | | effect may be different for every individual and I use |
| aromatherapy benefits cannot be ignored. Clary sage | | | | it in an oil burner once a week to clear the air after |
| essential oil helps to lift the emotions of those who | | | | cleaning my place. |
| are depressed, treat deep seated tension, feeds the | | | | |