

PARTS USED
Fresh flowering tops

NATIVE REGIONS
Russia, Morocco, France, England USA

PREPARATIONS

Salvia sclarea
COMMON NAMES
Clary Sage, cleary eye, clary wort
Lamiaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Esters
Linalyl acetate
Monoterpenol
Linalool
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | antibacterial | antidepressant | anti-inflammatory |
antiphlogistic | antiseptic | antispasmodic | aphrodisiac |
aromatic | astringent | carminative | cytotoxic |
deoderant | digestive | emmenagogue | hypotensive |
narcotic | nervine | sedative | stomachic |
tonic | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Digestive support (constipation, flatulence)
Adrenal gland tonic
Lymphatic support
Muscle aches/tension
Low libido
Emotional support (nervousness, exhaustion, stress)
Menstrual support (PMS, cramps)
Migraine
Infections
Contraindications & Safety
Skin patch test is required for topical use
Contraindicated during 1st trimester of pregnancy
Should be used in very small doses during remainder of pregnancy
Should not be used with estrogen-based illnesses or cancer treatments
Contraindicated for those diagnosed with hypotension
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
