Sage Organic Essential Oil

Sage Organic Essential Oil

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Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

Botanical Family: Lamiaceae

Main Constituents:
Camphor: 24.68%
a-Thujone: 21.78%
1,8-Cineol: 10.77%
b-Thujone: 3.59%

Plant Part: Leaves

Origin: Spain

Cultivation Method: USDA Certified Organic

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Approximate Shelf Life: 4 - 5 Years

Aromatic Scent: A medium strength middle-top note.  Earthy, herbaceous, medicinal, pungent, slightly camphoraceous, slightly spicy, slightly sweet, warm, woody.

Blends Well With: Balsam Fir, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cajeput, Clary Sage, Coriander, Lavender, Lemon, Oregano, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rosemary, and Spruce.

 

Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-viral, Astringent, Carminative, Cholagogue, Cicatrisant, Depurative, Digestive tonic, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypertensive, Immune support, laxative, Mucolytic, Stomachic, Tonic, Wound healing

 

See our General Safety Guidelines for recommended usage.

This oil is not safe for children.

Can be used topically to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Aid against muscle spasms
  • Soothe achy muscles and joints
  • Ease symptoms of cough and cold
  • Improve respiratory function
  • Deodorize
  • Detoxify
  • Cleanse wounds and topical injury
  • Fight free radicals
  • Clear skin complexion
  • Diminish scars and stretch marks
  • Reduce appearance of cellulite
  • Ease symptoms of depression
  • Reduce symptoms of PMS and menopause
  • Reduce menstrual cramps
  • Relieve anxiety and stress
  • Boost circulation
  • Relieve constipation
  • Aid digestion
  • Calm dysentery
  • Fight fatigue
  • Boost memory

Can be diffused or inhaled to:

  • Ease symptoms of depression
  • Relieve stress and anxiety
  • Fight fatigue
  • Boost memory
  • Ease symptoms of cough and cold
  • Improve respiratory function
  • Deodorize
  • Purify the air

Add a maximum of 1 drop (0.05 mL) to 15 mL of carrier oil (or 0.4%) for topical applications.

 

Sage supports the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th chakras.

 

Tisserand & Young have shown that Sage essential oil is neurotoxic in high doses and concentrations, is non-irritating and non-sensitizing.  Sage oil is contraindicated through all routes when pregnant or breastfeeding. [1]

Avoid Sage oil if you suffer from epilepsy or high blood pressure.

Below are some possible drug interactions for Sage.  Check with your healthcare provider before using Sage essential oil if you are currently taking prescription medication.

Minor interaction:

  • Chloral Hydrate (Somnote)
  • Hexobarbitol/Hexobarbitone (Citopan, Evipan, Tobinal)

We do not recommend topical use in concentrations above 0.4%

Sage is non-estrogenic, contrary to some sources. 

This oil is not safe for children.

This oil should not be taken in oral doses.

Avoid when pregnant and breastfeeding.

References

  1. Tisserand & Young Essential Oil Safety, 2ndEdition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Edinburg 2014 

Extreme overuse of essential oils can be very dangerous, and even fatal in rare cases(ingestion by children).  Always follow our General Safety Guidelines and dilute your oils.  Some people may have adverse or allergic reactions.  Do not ingest essential oil.  Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.  Keep out of reach of children.  

All of our oils are of USDA certified organic origin, 100% natural, non-GMO, and Cruelty-Free, unless otherwise stated.  Any inquiries can be sent to mountainwellnessproducts@gmail.ca