Botanical Name: Salvia Sclarea, Plant Family of Lamiaceae
 
Aromatic Description: Clary Sage essential oil (Salvia sclarea), steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of the plant in the Lamiaceae family, is cherished for its warm, herbaceous, and slightly nutty aroma. The scent carries sweet, tea-like undertones that are grounding and uplifting, making it an excellent ally for emotional balance, mental clarity, and intuitive awareness. In aromatherapy, Clary Sage is often used to ease emotional overwhelm, soothe stress, and encourage a clear, calm state of mind.
 
Symbolically, Clary Sage represents intuition, vision, and feminine wisdom. Its Latin root, clarus, meaning "clear," points to its ancient use in promoting physical and emotional clarity. Energetically, it resonates with the third eye and sacral chakras, enhancing inner sight and creative flow. It is aligned with the element of water, symbolizing fluidity and emotional depth, and ruled by the Moon and Mercury, connecting it to cycles, intuition, communication, and perception. These correspondences make Clary Sage particularly potent for rituals or practices centred on insight, emotional healing, and self-expression.
 
Chemically, Clary Sage is rich in compounds such as linalyl acetate, linalool, germacrene D, sclareol, and alpha-terpineol. These constituents provide the oil with powerful calming, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and hormone-supportive properties. Notably, sclareol is a natural phytoestrogen, which helps explain Clary Sage’s effectiveness in regulating hormonal imbalances, especially during menstruation and menopause. Therapeutically, Clary Sage supports the endocrine system and is highly regarded for its ability to relieve menstrual cramps, reduce PMS symptoms, and ease hot flashes. It also acts as a nervine, calming anxiety and mental fatigue while promoting restful sleep.
 
It is also useful for muscle relaxation, respiratory support, and soothing inflamed or oily skin, making it a versatile choice for emotional and physical well-being. Clary Sage is commonly diffused to calm the nervous system and invite emotional release. It’s often included in massage oils for menstrual or muscular discomfort or bath blends to support hormone balance and relaxation. It can also be inhaled or used in compresses to ease symptoms of menopause. In skincare, it’s effective in balancing sebum production and calming irritation.
 
This oil blends with others that complement its calming and hormone-balancing properties. Lavender enhances its relaxing and restorative effects, while Geranium and Ylang Ylang deepen its emotional and hormonal harmonization. Frankincense adds spiritual depth, making it suitable for meditative use, while Bergamot lifts mood and eases tension. Cypress contributes grounding and circulatory support, especially valuable during the menstrual cycle. 
 
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled, Plant Part Typically Used of Leaves and Flowers/Buds