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Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Anatomical areas: Salvia sclarea
Allopathic uses: Anti-convulsive,
antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic,
aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative,
cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, hypotensive,
nervine, sebum regulator, sedative, stomachic, tonic,
uterine, adrenal cortex sexual hormone production and
reproductive system.
Indications: Acne, boils,
dandruff, hair loss, high blood pressure, muscular aches and
pains, asthma, throat infections, whooping cough, cramp,
dyspepsia, flatulence, amenorrhea, labor pain, dysmenorrhea,
leucorrhea, depression, frigidity, impotence, migraine,
nervous tension, stress related disorders, female disorders,
hot flashes, menstruation, vaginal discharge.
Holistic uses: In Chinese
Medicine, neutral and dry energy, metal element, strengthens
Qi that is depleted and relaxes and circulates Qi that is
stuck, smoothes flow of Qi in Stomach and intestines,
strengthens and circulates Lung Qi. Strong action on Bodily
Soul (P’o). Good for mental fatigue and nervous debility,
calms mind and eases tension, uplifts while grounding.
Received in the mid-section of the body. Related to the
physical vegetal plane. Euphoric, working on the solar
plexus. Third chakra.
Contraindications: Non-toxic,
non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Avoid during first and second
trimesters when pregnant. Do not use while drinking alcohol;
it can induce a neurotic effect and exaggerate drunkenness.
Blending: Middle note. Blends
well with juniper, lavender, coriander, cardamom, geranium,
sandalwood, cedarwood, pine, labdanum, jasmine,
frankincense, bergamot and other citrus oils and most other
oils. No more than 3-5% in blends, overpowering.
Chemical Components: Linalyl
acetate (up to 40%), linalol (40%), lavandulol, lavandulyl
acetate, terpineol, cineol, limonene, ocimene, caryophyllene.
Components vary according to source. High altitudes tend to
produce higher ester content.
Characteristics: Colorless or pale yellow-green
color. Warm, camphoraceous, bittersweet, musky and slightly
spicy.
Extraction: Steam distillation
from flowering tops and leaves.
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