Sage (Salvia Officinalis) Essential Oil Profile, Benefits, Properties

• Additional Name(s): Dalmation Sage
• Color: Clear
• Oil Consistency: Thin
• Perfumery Note: Top
• Initial Aroma Strength: Strong
• Scent: Herbacous, fruity, fresh, camphorous.

Action: Expectorant, mucolytic, anti-infectious, anticholera, estrogen-like, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, laxative, stomachic, tonic.

Benefits, Indications: Asthma, chronic bronchitis, sluggish digestion, gingivitis, glandular disorders, menstrual irregularity, menopause. May help improve estrogen, progesterone and testosterone balance, supports menstruation, prevents and reduces scarring, regulates circulation, soothes skin conditions and is a balancer and detoxifier of the body.

More Info: Sage contains camphor, which balances estrogen levels, providing support during PMS and menopause. It activates the nervous system and adrenal cortex and may help with illness that is related to digestion and liver problems.

It may also be beneficial for acne, arthritis, bacterial infections, dandruff, depression, eczema, fibrosis, hair loss, low blood pressure, mental fatigue, metabolism, respiratory problems, rheumatism, skin conditions, sores, sprains.

Sage strengthens the vital centers of the body, balancing the pelvic chakra where negative emotions from denial and abuse are stored. Sage oil also stimulates the lymphatic system and thereby boost glandular function while it also has value to treat dermatitis, atonic wounds, sores, ulcers, as well as insect bites and reducing large pores.

On the muscular system it can be used to ease stiff muscles and particularly fibrositis and torticollis, and eases trembling and palsy.

Chemical Constituents: A-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, a-thujone, b-thujone, camphor, linalool, bornyl acetate, borneol.

Companion Oils: Bergamot, lavender, lemon, peppermint, lemongrass, pine, rosemary CT cineol

Precautions: Sage is a powerful oil and should be used with care. It is classified as an oral toxin and should be used with great care in aromatherapy. It should not be used during pregnancy, or by persons suffering from epilepsy or high blood pressure.

Science and Research

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