Botanical Name: Salvia Sclarea
Note: Top to Middle
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Plant Part Used: Flowers & Leaves
Planet: Moon or Mercury
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Properties: Anticonvulsive, Antidepressant, Antiphlogistic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antisudorific, Aphrodisiac, Balsamic, Carminative, Deodorant, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Hypotensive, Nervine, Parturient, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic, Uterine.
Mind: Nervous tension, a racing mind and panicky states could be eased by this warming and relaxing oil. Its resultant euphoric effect encourages feelings of well being and the capactiy to see life in perspective. Excellent pick-me-up for the nerves.
Body: A good tonic for the womb, and particularly helpful with uterine problems. A hormone balancer thereby regulating scanty periods, easing pre-menstual tension and painful cramps in the lower back by helping with muscles to unwind. Seems to have a good reputation with sexual problems by controlling underlying stress and exerts a positive effect on male and female fertility. Also encourages labour, enabling expectant mothers to relax and ease post natal depression.
Soothes digestive problems such as wind and gastric spasm and said to be a good tonic to the kidneys.
May also help headaches and migraine by calming underlying tension. In the same way, its soothing action helps ease the anxiety often associated with muscle spasm and cramp.
Combats excessive perspiration generally and reputedly stems the sweating which accompanies tuberculosis. Said to be useful in treating asthma and sore throats. Stengthens the defence system generally and gives vigour to debiltated states after illness - makes it useful in convalescense.
Its euphoric and uplifting quality may well play a large part in helping people come off drugs by acting as a bridge in those moments of panic and hopelessness. Seems to instill an overall tonic and balancing action on the body.
Skin: Appears to possess some cell regenerating properties especially with scalp problems encouraging hair growth. it may clear greasy heair and dandruff by reducing excessive production of sebum. Useful for inflamed and puffy skin.
Precautions: Very sedative and can make concentration difficult - best not to use before driving. neither should alcohol be taken otherwise a feeling of nausea may result. Large doses can also produce headaches. Should not be used during pregnancy.