Clary Sage

Benefits and Uses:

• Stress reduction: Aromatherapy uses the power of scent to calm the mind and reduce feelings of anxiety. Your olfactory system directly affects the part of your brain that regulates emotion. That’s why what you smell can trigger memories and elicit feelings, both negative and positive.
• Antibacterial properties: Clary sage oil in diluted form may have a positive impact upon some strains of bacteria. Researchers think it could be an effective treatment alone or in addition to traditional treatments for wound care.
• Alleviation of menopause symptoms: One component of clary sage oil is sclareol, which mimics the effects of estrogen in the body. For this reason, clary sage may be effective at reducing some of the symptoms of menopause. Some research suggests that diluted clary sage oil applied to the bottoms of the feet can reduce hot flashes.
• Natural antidepressant: Clary sage has been tested on both animals and humans to determine its potential benefits as an antidepressant. Some studies done on rats indicated that clary sage oil could be beneficial for depression by acting as an anti-stressor.
• Reducing menstrual cramps: A small study was carried out to examine 48 women who experienced painful menstruation and cramps. Some of the women were given a cream containing clary sage oil and other essential oils to apply onto their lower abdomens daily, between menstrual cycles. The women who used the cream had a significant reduction in menstrual cramps than the control group