Synonyms: Clarry Oil, Clary Oil, Clary Wort Oil, Clear Eye Oil, Common Clary Oil, Eye Bright Oil, Muscatel Sage Oil, See Bright Oil
Family: Labiatae, Lamiaceae
Genus species: Salvia sclarea
Type: Biennial or perennial herb
Part Used: Essential oil distilled from leaves and flowering tops
Location: Britain, central Europe, Mediterranean Region, Morocco, Russia, southern Europe, U.S., widely cultivated
Actions: Anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antihypercholesterolemic, antihyperglycemic, antihypertensive, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cardiac stimulant, carminative, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, flavoring agent, fragrance, immunoenhancer, kidney alterative, nervine, peripheral vasodilator, sedative, stomachic, tonic
Indications: Acne, amenorrhea, angina, anxiety, asthma, atherosclerosis, boils, dandruff, depression, digestive disorders, dyspepsia, flatulence, frigidity, hair loss, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hypertension, impotence, inflammation, insomnia, kidney disorders, leukorrhea, migraine, myalgia, nervous tension, oily hair, oily skin, ophthalmia, painful menstruation, pertussis, sore throat, stress, ulcer, wrinkles
Chemicals & Nutrients: up to 75% linalyl acetate, linalol, pinene, myrcene, phellandrene
Preparation & Dosages:
see Essential Oil Preparations
Bath: Acne, amenorrhea, anxiety, boils, depression, painful menstruation, frigidity, hypertension, insomnia, leukorrhea, myalgia, nervous tension, oily skin, stress, wrinkles
Compress: Boils, painful menstruation, migraine, myalgia
Douche: Leukorrhea
Flower Water: Acne, oily skin, wrinkles
Hair Care: Dandruff, hair loss, oily skin
Massage: Acne, amenorrhea, anxiety, asthma, depression, painful menstruation, flatulence, frigidity, insomnia, hypertension, myalgia, nervous tension, oily skin, pertussis, stress, wrinkles
Neat Application: Acne
Skin Oil/Lotion: Acne, boils, dandruff, frigidity, hair loss, oily skin
Steam Inhalation: Acne, asthma, pertussis, sore throat
Vaporization: Anxiety, asthma, depression, frigidity, hypertension, insomnia, nervous tension, sore throat, stress
Contraindications: Pregnancy. Do not use while drinking alcohol, since Clary sage oil has a narcotic effect and can exaggerate drunkenness.
Drug Interactions: May potentiate antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) drugs. Due to the cardioactive chemicals in this herb the following drug interactions are possible: interference and/or antagonism with antiarrhythmics; antagonism of beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs; potentiation of cardiac glycosides and increased risk of hypokalemia; when combined with depolarizing muscle relaxants there is a risk of arrhythmia; interference with nitrates and calcium-channel blockers; may increase the potential terfenadine has to cause arrhythmias. Due to the antihypertensive (hypotensive) action of this herb the following interactions are possible: when taken with anesthetics an increased hypotensive effect; potentiation of antihypertensives; when taken with diuretics difficulty with diuresis and hypertension may result; antagonism of sympathomimetics.
Safety: GRAS. Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.