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Clary sage is an herb with white flower petals with pointed ends. The plant will grow to be approximately two feet in height. It is sought after for its aphrodisiac, sedative and tonic characteristics. It can be found world wide, but the best Clary sage oil comes from France, Britain, and Morocco. The Clary sage essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the green parts and flower tops.
Clary sage essential oil has a strong, nutty aroma. The essential oil Clary sage it used for its antidepressant, antiseptic, deodorant, digestive and sedative properties. In aromatherapy mixtures it is blended with Atlas cedarwood, bergamot, cypress, geranium, jasmine, lavender, and lime.
It has been used throughout the centuries in many different cultures with many different uses. It was used in the Egyptian culture to cure infertility and the Greeks and the Romans thought it to prolong life. In the Middle ages is was called Oculus Christi, which means the eye of Christ. The people in the Middle ages used it for its miracle-curing power. Clary sage has very similar properties as common sage oil but Clary sage in much safer.
Clary sage with its regenerative properties is commonly used for the skin in today’s aromatherapy. It is used for premature balding to stimulate hair growth. It is used to control greasy hair and dandruff. It is also used in dream therapy; it helps you to remember the dreams by being able to dream more clearly and helps with the memory of dreams. It is also recommended for stress therapy, it helps reduce the feeling of stress.
Clary sage is also used for the reproductive system, some herbalists prescribe Clary sage mixtures for couples experiencing difficulty-conceiving children. It is also used for both premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain. Clary sage can be used as a natural muscle relaxer, relieving muscle spasms, backaches, and stiffness of the joints and muscle cramps.
Clary sage is useful during childbirth labor, but is not recommended during pregnancy.
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