5 Ways to Improve Your Life With Clary Sage Essential Oil

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In this blog post, we'll continue to talk about the incredible benefits of essential oils. Have you gotten a diffuser yet? Today's edition features Clary Sage. Clary Sage has been used for millennia for a variety of health ailments, some of which we'll cover in the next few paragraphs. First, lets get to know this plant a little better. 

The scientific name for Clary Sage is Salvia sclarea. It's a perennial that is part of the Salvia genus.  Its name comes from “Clarus,” which is the Latin word for “clear.” Clary Sage is indigenous to the northern Mediterranean region, along with some parts of Central Asia and North Africa.

Clary Sage grows up to six feet tall and features square thick stems covered in hair.  It also has colorful flowers, which range from mauve to lilac and bloom in bunches. The essential oil is extracted from the plant’s leaves and flowers tops using a steam distillation process.

Use of Clary Sage dates back to Greek and Roman times.  It was used for certain eye conditions to help flush out dust and particle as well as red and white spots - think of it as the original Visine! Mucilage from the seed was mixed with water and then applied to swellings and tumors or for drawing out thorns, splinters, and other debris from the skin.

The essential oil includes soothing and relaxing properties that have been used since at least the Middle Ages to rejuvenate and calm the skin and is still used for this purpose today. It has also long been known to support and regulate the female reproductive system such as during menstruation, childbirth and, menopause.  Throughout history, it has also been considered to be an aphrodisiac and used as an ingredient in brewing ales and added to wine to make it more intoxicating - yum!

Ok, let's get into some more in-depth health benefits of Clary Sage. Let's see how Clary Sage can improve your life. Here's five ways it can do so:

Fights Depression

Clary Sage essential oil can help to boost mental strength, hope, confidence, and self-esteem resulting in depression being combated efficiently. Simply diffusing clary sage oil can just be a great little pick-me-up. The oil also helps to relieve anxiety. It has been utilized as an antidepressant and administered to patients who are undergoing rehabilitation for acute depression.

Antibiotic and Wound Healing

Clary Sage essential oil kills bacteria and stops the spread and growth of bacterial infections while preventing new infections. It has been shown in studies that the oil is especially beneficial in helping to cure bacterial infections that affect the excretory system, urinary tract, intestines, and colon.  It is also very effective in helping to inhibit bacteria from getting into our bodies through food or water.

When the essential oil is topically applied to wounds they get an extra layer of protection from tetanus germs or becoming septic.  The antiseptic properties of clary sage oil can help to protect one’s body while recovering from surgery and as well as all kind of wounds which tend to be where infections arise.

Healthy Skin

Clary Sage essential oil contains an ester called linalyl acetate that helps to heal rashes and reduce skin inflammation. It also helps to regulate and balance the production of the natural oils inside the skin and makes skin look beautiful and young.  It can be mixed along with a carrier agent such as almond or coconut oil in order to facilitate maximum beneficial effects and absorption.

Reduces Flatulence

Heres a great one! Clary Sage oil has carminative properties that help to eliminate gas very quickly.  It creates an environment conducive to allowing one to pass excess gas, which helps to reduce the feeling of being bloated. The oil also works to inhibit the formation of gas, to begin with....you're welcome :)

Eliminates Odor

Purchasing synthetic deodorants impacts the environment negatively and they are expensive. The pleasant smell does not last for long. They also sometimes cause allergies and skin irritation.  Clary Sage oil is a much better option as a deodorant because when used in diluted form, it works as a very effective deodorant that does not produce any negative side effects.  Side effects are lowered because it is plant-based and there is the added bonus that it doesn’t negatively impact the environment.

Green Theory makes two deodorants that contain clary sage essential oils, Lavender & Evergreen (womens) and Biohazard (mens). All Green Theory deodorants are made with 100% all natural ingredients - none of those toxic chemicals found in commercial deodorants. We harness the odor fighting power of probiotics and combine them with detoxifying bentonite clay to keep you smelling fresh all day long while keeping you healthy.

What do you use clary sage oil for? Let us know in the comments below!


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