Essential Oil Sage
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Sage is a sharp, herbal smelling essential oil with a watery viscosity. Sage is a perennial herb that has soft grey-green leaves and violet or blue flowers.
History
The name ’sage’ derives from the Latin ’salvare’ meaning heal or salve. It has been traditionally used as an ingredient in nerve tonics and was also used for cleaning the gums. It was believed to sure sterility by the Chinese and the Romans thought it cured a wide range of ailments.
Extraction
Steam distillation is used to extract the oil from sage leaves.
Use of Sage
Sage should always be used with care as it is a toxic if ingested.It should not be used by pregnant women or by anyone suffering from high blood pressure or epilepsy. Sage oil has antimicrobial and antiviral properties and can be used to treat insect bites and oral infections. It is often used in hair preparations for greasy hair as well as in the treatment of acne.
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A herbaceous scent that soothes, relaxes and warms. Contains a hormone-like compound similar to estrogen that regulates hormonal balance. Can be massaged on muscles and abdomen before and during menstruation. Induces feeling of well-being. Can provoke dramatic and colourful dreams. Helpful with oily hair and skin, dandruff and treating wrinkles. Sensual properties. It blends well with cedarwood, citrus oils, lavender and lavandin. Aromatherapy benefits: balancing, calming, toning.
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