Clary Sage
is one of the aromatherapy essential oils with multiple health benefits. This healing oil which is extracted from the plant by steam distillation, has a herbaceous aroma is used for:1. Hair growth stimulation
2. Depression
3. Premenstrual tension and painful periods
Clary sage essential oil for hair growth
To use this aromatherapy oil to help stimulate hair growth, simply add 50 drops (2.5 ml or ½ teaspoons) of clary sage essential oil to 1 cup (8 oz or 250 ml) of sweet almond oil or sunflower oil or any other carrier oil to create a hair oil that can you will use for regular stimulating scalp massages.
Clary sage essential oil for dealing with depression
Clary sage is one of the most effective aromatherapy oils for managing depression. To reap these health benefits of clary sage essential oil, simply create a massage oil by adding 50 drops (2.5 ml or ½ teaspoons) of clary sage essential oil to one cup (8oz or 250 ml) of sweet almond oil or sunflower oil or any other carrier oil. Use this massage oil for a general body massage as well as for self massages to your temples and back of neck whenever you begin to feel blue. Combine clary sage massages with prescription medications from your doctor for the best results.
Clary sage essential oil for premenstrual tension (PMS) and or painful periods
The aromatherapy benefits of clary sage include the management of premenstrual tension and painful periods or dysmenorrhea. To create a healing aromatherapy compress, simply add 25 drops (3 ml or ¼ teaspoon) of clary sage essential oil to ½ cup (4 oz or 125 ml) of warm water, dip your hand towel in it, wring off the excess water and place it on your lower abdomen or wherever you feel the pain from the period cramps.
You can also use the above massage oil for a full body massage whenever you begin to feel the PMS or better still begin use your home remedies on the days you expect the PMS to begin according to your menstrual cycle.
Words of Caution
Though most aromatherapy essential oils are safe to use, if you have any medical condition or you are pregnant, you should always consult a certified aromatherapist before using aromatherapy essential oils.
In addition, do not confuse natural essential oils with fragrance oils are the later are purely synthetic and do not have the therapeutic benefits of pure essential oils. Therefore, purchase organic, therapeutic blend aromatherapy essential oils from ethical suppliers and improve you physical, mental and emotional well being.
Learn more about the healing benefits of Clary sage and other essential oils in the Aromatherapy 101 Course.
