Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Clary Sage
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Salvia sclarea flowers
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Salvia sclarea essential oil.
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- Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Clary Sage comes from the flowers of Salvia sclarea plants. It has a sweet scent. It has both a relaxing and an invigorating effect.
Properties
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Circulatory
[edit | edit source]May reduce hypertension (high blood pressure).
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Relieves stress, anxiety and depression. Uplifts the mind and alleviates fatigue.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use clary sage oil during the first five months of pregnancy.
- Clary sage oil can cause drowsiness so don't use with alcohol.