Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Plant Part: Leaves and Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Bulgaria

Description: Clarysage is a short biennial or perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height (approximately 3 feet). It has large, hairy leaves with small bluish - purple flowers.

Colour: Light Golden Yellow

Common Uses: Clarysage is viewed by aromatherapists as an antidepressant, and antispasmodic, deodorant, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, tonic and uterine. It is well known for providing a euphoric action, for balancing uterine issues, and as an agent to clean greasy hair. There is also some documentation of its effectiveness in helping to relax the spasms of asthma.

Consistency: Thin to Medium

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong

Blends well with: Clarysage essential oil blends well with generally any essential oil, though it works particularly well with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Roman and German Chamomile, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
Aromatic Scent:Clarysage essential oil has an earthy, fruity and floral aroma that is both nutty and herbaceous.

History: The name Clarysage is derived from the Latin word for "clear" - probably because the herb was once used for clearing mucous from the eyes. During the sixteenth century it was also used in England for brewing beer as a replacement for hops.