Name       Clary Sage Essential Oil, High Sclareol

Category  Essential Oil

Species    Salvia sclarea L., fam. Lamiaceae (labiatae)

Part          Flower

Method     Hydrodiffusion

Class        Ester

Country    USA

Code        SalScl3

Salvia Sclarea, Clary Sage Essential Oil, High Sclareol.  You may ask what is Sclareol?  Sclareol a fragrant chemical compound in Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) where its name is derived.  Sclarea is classified a bicyclic diterpene alcohol an amber colored solid with sweet, balsamic scent.  Sclareol is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and perfumes and as a flovoring in food.  Sclareol with similar substances may be prepared from sclareolide.  Sclareol is also able to kill human leukemic cells and colon cancer cells by apoptosis.[2][3]

Clary Sage Essential Oil, High Sclareol has a fresh and delicate top-note which progresses into rich sweet-herbaceous body-note of long duration.  Its dry-out notes are balsamic-ambra-like, reminiscent of tobacco and sweet hay, tea leaves, with unusual tenacity.

Action:  Clary Sage Essential Oil is antidiavetic, helps reduce high cholesterol, is estrogen like, supports hormones, is anti-infectious, antifungal, antispasmodic, relaxing, antibacterial, and may help with epilepsy, menopause, and PMS.

Traditional Uses:  The name "Clary" Sage came from the nickname "clear eyes," given in the Middle Ages, because of its ability to cure eye conditions.

Indications:  Bronchitis, cholesterol, hemorrhoids, hormonal imbalance, insomnia, intestinal cramps, menstrual cramps, PMS, pre-menopause, and weak digestion.

Other Uses:  Bronchitis, cholesterol, hemorrhoids, hormonal imbalance, insomnia, intestinal cramps, menstrual cramps, PMS, pre-menopause, and weak digestion.

Application: Difuse or apply topically on the bottom of the feet, the ankles, and the wrists.  May be added to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.

Fragrant influence:  Enhances one's ability to dream and is very calming and stress-relieving.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a Doctor's care, consult your physican.  Use caution with infants and children.

Companion Oils:  Bergamot, cedarwood, lemon, orange, cypress, geranium, juniper, lavender, cilantro, and sandalwood.