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| Clary Sage |
I discovered
my love for clary, also known as clary sage, in the South of
France. There I found myself in a huge, sun-drenched field of
the clary plant—surrounded by myriad brilliant colors
from gentle pink to magenta to violet and even blue. Each flower,
reaching to the sun, abundantly gave its gift of fragrance to
the world. I felt as though I were standing inside an impressionist
painting with intoxicating colors painted in euphoric ecstasy.
Overwhelmed, inhaling the warm, sweet fragrance, I felt light
and exhilarated and as though I had wings on my feet.
I learned much later, through aromatherapy, that clary may indeed
create euphoria, and it may intoxicate some people. Clary oil
is one of the most enigmatic essential oils in aromatherapy’s
mysterious medicine chest. Like its cousin the opal stone, it
is powerful, radiant, and puzzling. It regenerates energy and
inspires both mind and spirit, with a little foolishness and
risk thrown in. The opal should be worn with deliberation, since
it is considered problematic for delicate people. No one at
the Russian Court was allowed to wear this stone. The essential
oil of clary should not be used to excite euphoria or to intoxicate.
That would be misuse.
In centuries past, the plant was used to increase the euphoric
effects of wine and beer. A German winemaker, with the aid of
this plant, created clary wine almost magically from inferior
wines. But clary also has immense healing powers. Its main effects
are psychological, that’s why the oil is so valued in
aromatherapy.
The essential oil lends strength, both psychological and physical.
While it helps reduce deep-seated tension, it remains stimulating,
regenerative, and revitalizing. This is the oil chosen for treating
nervousness, weakness, fear, paranoia, and depression. Clary
brings long-lasting inner tranquility, and, thanks to its warmth
and liveliness, it helps remedy melancholy. This oil may be
compared to a colorfully costumed clown or comedian who cheers
and entertains with a sort of dance. It diverts us from negative
thoughts and helps guide our energies so that we may revel in
our own dance of life.
The essential oil clary feeds the soul and helps us get through
rough and meager times. Unlike rockrose and immortelle, clary
does not encourage depth. Jasmine is helpful when one’s
emotional imbalance threatens personal relationships, but clary
is recommended when pressures and stress come from outside.
The oil is very relaxing, which explains its sensual effect
on both men and women. Or could it be that the fragrance awakens
our curiosity about the unexpected? Whatever the reason, this
wonderful product is perfect when used for a relaxing bath for
two or a pleasurable massage or to create a special atmosphere.
Any product containing clary has something of the unexpected,
something exciting. When combined with jasmine, sandalwood,
geranium, and vetiver or tuberose, it becomes a most intriguing
product.
Clary oil has been particularly recognized as useful for people
involved in creative work. It opens the path to the unknown,
unusual, creative, and intuitive. An aroma lamp filled with
clary next to the easel, notebook, or piano will surely inspire.
Clary oil has a rejuvenating effect since it lends us the courage
to do things we haven’t done in a long time. This oil
is wonderful for people in mid-life crisis. This perfume may
be ideal for those who know that after a certain age we need
not go downhill but merely leap from peak to peak. ‘This
fragrance would be perfect for Gray Panthers.
The oil of Salvia officinalis, sage oil, is toxic in very small
dosages. Since it has a powerful effect on the central nervous
system, it should never be used by people with epilepsy. Clary
is similar in its medicinal effect to sage oil and is often
used instead of sage oil for treating physical ailments. As
a medicinal remedy clary was used long before its psychological
effects were known. It relaxes and its tension-reduction extends
from the psychological to the physical. The oil is used as a
bath or massage oil for menstrual cramps, delayed or irregular
menstruation, and premenstrual syndrome. Sometimes, psychological
problems contribute to pelvic area cramps. The oil, in these
instances, has a very healing effect on both the psyche and
the body, since it addresses the whole person. This oil is wonderful
to use during childbirth and throughout pregnancy. Clary is
especially beneficial when used with jasmine. It also helps
support discontinued breast feeding; use it as a compress.
Taken orally during menopause, used as a shower gel, or added
to a sponge bath, clary oil helps reduce hot flashes. For migraine
attacks possibly connected to cramps or delayed menstruation,
compresses may be very soothing. Also easing cramps related
to intestinal, stomach, liver, or gallbladder problems may be
achieved with application of hot compresses. Use the compresses
in combination with coriander, chamomile, or fennel.
Sage and clary help the healing process for colds and bronchitis
when inhaled, used in an aroma lamp, or added to an aroma diffuser.
During asthma attacks, clary will ease tightness in the bronchial
tubes. Never take it with any medication that contains iron.
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