Lamiaceae
Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea
✓ Generally Safe
Avoid in Pregnancy
Native to: Mediterranean, Central Asia
Also known as: Clary, Clary Sage, Eye Bright, Clear Eye
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Parts Used
LeafFlower
Therapeutic Uses
Dysmenorrhea (antispasmodic uterine action — aromatherapy massage RCT), menopausal symptoms, PMS, anxiety and depression, digestive complaints. Sclareol structurally similar to estrogen.
Herbal Actions
Antispasmodic (uterine), oestrogenic (sclareol), antidepressant, antimicrobial, carminative
Active Constituents
Volatile oil (linalyl acetate 70%, linalool, alpha-terpineol, germacrene), sclareol (diterpene — estrogenic), flavonoids, rosmarinic acid
Preparation Methods
⚗️ Essential Oil☕ Herbal Tea🏺 Tincture
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 1–2 tsp dried herb per 250ml, steep 10 min, 2–3x daily |
| Tincture | 2–4 ml (1:5, 45% ethanol), 2–3x daily |
| Notes | Essential oil aromatherapy: 3% dilution in carrier for abdominal massage for dysmenorrhea. Do not combine with alcohol (intensifies effects). Sclareol estrogenic — relevant for hormone-sensitive conditions. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Avoid in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
Possible — consult doctor
Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy (strong emmenagogue). Avoid with alcohol (enhanced CNS effects). Avoid in hormone-sensitive cancers. Caution with sedatives.
Side Effects: Drowsiness. Headache with excessive inhalation. GI upset. Hypotension. Avoid alcohol combination.