Clary Sage Essential Oil (Salvia Sclarea L) is produced as an extract from the Clary Sage plant, a biennial plant of Southern Europe. Clary Sage Essential Oil is highly sought after for its health giving, flavoring and fragrant qualities. Today the principal world production centers are in France, Italy, Russia, Spain, England and Bulgaria.
Background
Clary Sage oil is extracted from the flowers and leaves through a process of steam distillation. Clary sage is typically either colorless or a pale yellow-green liquid with a sweet and herbaceous scent.
The Clary Sage plant originates from Southern Europe and is still heavily cultivated in the Mediterranean today.
Uses
Flavoring in Ales (especially in historic times)
Flavoring in some Tobacco products
Used widely in the perfume industry
Treatment of depression, stress, insomnia and tension.
Treatment of female conditions - painful periods, menstruation and relief during labor
Treatment of menopause symptoms - hot flushes, night sweats, palpitations and irritability
Treatment for muscle pain
Treatment for digestive disorders
Treatment for kidney related diseases
References
Fast Facts
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Debut
Has been around and cultivated since at least the middle ages when it was known as "Oculus Christi" the "eyes of Christ".
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Origin
Clary Sage is a herb. Clary sage oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering tops and the leaves.
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Number sold/in use
Use with alcohol: Using Clary Sage in conjunction with alcohol, will heighten the drunkenness
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Fact 5
1oz of Clary Sage Essential Oil costs between $7 and $12
