Uses:
Clary Sage is used in skin and hair care products, deodorants, and massage oils. It helps to dispel nervous tension and insomnia, and is tonifying for menstruation and menopause.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. Mix with other oils for massage
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Salvia sclarea The name comes from the Latin word clarus meaning clear.
Oil Characteristics:
Clary Sage ranges from a clear to pale yellow to a pale viridian color. It has a thin to medium consistency and a bright, spicy, herbaceous scent. In perfumery, it is a top to middle note.
Chemical Characteristics:
linalool 10 - 20% linalyl acetate 60 - 70% caryophyllene 1.5 - 2.5% a-terpineol 0.5 - 2.5% geraniol 1.5% neryl acetate 0.3 - 1.0% sclareol 0.5 - 2.0% germacrene D 3.0 - 5.0%
Chemical Profile:
linalool 10 - 20% linalyl acetate 60 - 70% caryophyllene 1.5 - 2.5% a-terpineol 0.5 - 2.5% geraniol 1.5% neryl acetate 0.3 - 1.0% sclareol 0.5 - 2.0% germacrene D 3.0 - 5.0%
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity- .8795 to 0.9110 Refractive Index- 1.4648 to 1.4658 Optical Rotation- -7° 0' to -20° 0' in most cases
Production Method:
Steam Distillation- upper part of the herb during flowering.
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
