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  Clary Sage

Latin Name

Salvia Sclarea

Family

Labiatae

Origin

Flowering tops and foliage of herb by distillation.

Note

Top to middle

Contra-Indications

Don't use before driving.
Not with alcohol. Large doses can cause headaches.

Physiological Uses

  • Digestive - soothes
  • Urinary System - tonic for the kidneys
  • Head - can help headaches and migraine
  • Skin - combats excessive perspiration encourages hair growth (cell regeneration)
  • Respiratory System - asthma and sore throats
  • Reproductive System - womb tonic, hormone balancer, helps post-natal depression, irregular periods and amenorrhoea

Emotional Uses

Euphoric and uplifting

Points of Interest

Can induce dreams if used at night

Blends well with

Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Juniper, Sandalwood

 
 
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