Many people are striving to learn more about herbal medications and essential oils, every day. Some people are doing this because they have had bad reactions to modern medications. Other people just do not like the effect that modern medications have on their bodies. Recently, this writer was introduced to Clary Sage Essential oil and its benefits by a friend who was looking for ways to help improve her memory.
The friend was at her doctor’s office and asked what could be done about her memory. She was beginning to forget things throughout the day. This was becoming a huge annoyance. Tests had already been done to see if any dementia was setting in due to a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. All the tests came back negative. The doctor’s advice was for the friend to try placing some clary sage oil onto a cloth and breathing it in several times a day.
Curious, this writer began to wonder more about clary sage essential oil. According to the website, Organic Facts, this oil had many benefits. These include the following creating many effects such as:
Anti-Depressant Like Effect
Clary sage oil can work like an anti-depressant. It can help boost one’s self-esteem. It can help build one’s mental strength and confidence. It can even help fight depression and help relieve anxiety.
Anti-Spasmodic Effect
It can help in relieving cramps in muscles. It can also relieve coughs and headaches.
Aphrodisiac Effects
It can boost one’s libido and sexual desires. It works effectively in both women and men.
How Is Clary Sage Essential Oil Used?
The best ways to use Clary Sage is to inhale the essential oil. One can place a few drops onto a cloth, like my friend’s doctor advised. One can place a drop onto each wrist, temple or bottoms of the feet. One can also diffuse the oil to allow it to float throughout one’s home. Finally, a few drops of the oil can be added to one’s bath.
Another website, healinghandsapothecary.com , that this oil has a strong, sweet nutty aroma. It can also produce a drug like feeling. This feeling is what helps one to fight depression and help calm one’s nerves. The website went on to state that this oil is especially beneficial in treating menopause like symptoms such as headaches, hot flashes, and irritability.
Side-effects of Clary Sage Essential Oil
First, one should always talk to their doctor and pharmacist before beginning any new medication, herbal treatment or essential oil. Also one should not use this oil if pregnant or allow any young child to use. Finally, once should take caution when using this oil if they have a known blood pressure problem.
Could Clary Sage be beneficial to you? This writer is curious about the oil and will be heading to the nearest herbal shop soon to see if it is carried.
Sources:
organicfacts.net
healinghandsapothecary.com
