CLARY SAGE OIL

Botanical name- Salvia scalarea

Parts of plant used- Flowering tops

Volatility- Top note

Action-

High relaxing action, energizing, uplifting, anti inflammatory, antispasmodic, mild uterine stimulant

Uses-

1. In Females- to relieve premenstrual and menopausal symptoms, period pains, regularises menstruation, for swollen breasts (compress on massage, or in bath)

Irregular, painful periods- Mix into a carrier oil and massage into the lower back and lower abdomen for several days prior to, and during period.

1. Depression- Add to bath, or use in a burner or vaporiser.
2. Inflamed Skin- Particularly  good  for shaving rashes and inflamed skin.
3. Sore throat- Mix into a carrier oil and rub into the chest and throat three or four times aday or inhale.

Caution: use in moderation, large amounts can cause drowsiness. Avoid during pregnancy, if on oestrogen supplements or if suffering with uterine or ovarian growths  or cancer. Avoid with alcohol or while driving

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT AROMATHERAPY OILS

Aromatherapy oils can be used by following methods.

1)      Massage: Mix 10 to 30 drops of aromatherapy oil in 50ml base oil (Til oil, corn oil etc.) and massage on affected part or give full body massage. Formula can be prepared by using Dr. Jain’s Aloe Vera Liquid, Aloe Vera Gel, and Cucumber Gel etc.

2)      Water Method.

A)     Baths Add 2 to 4 drops of aromatherapy oil in one bucket warm water (app. 25 lit.) and take bath. Can add to foot bath, sitz bath

B)      By compress- ( Hot or Cold Compress)

An aromatherapy oil compress may soothe aches, sprains or swelling.

Take a bowl of cold or hot water as required. Add some drops of aromatherapy oil in it (1 drop for 100 ml. Water). Immerse a cloth in the water, squeeze it lightly and place over the affected area for 10 minutes. Repeat the procedure 3-4 times. Use hot water for muscular aches and cold for sprains or headaches. Alternate way is to make thick paste with wonder mitti (Dr. Jain’s), add few drops of Aromatherapy oil and apply thick lep on affected part. Cover it with cloth and wash after 30 minutes.

3)      Room Method

For fresh and fragnant atmosphere add 2-4 drops of aromatherapy oil on vaporiser. Also can add to spray bottle (4 drops to 200 ml water) and spray. One can add few drops to the water used for cleaning the floor, tables, and counters.

Caution

Reduce the number of aromatherapy oil drops to half or one fourth (according to age) in children below twelve years. Do not use aromatherapy oils in children below one year.

Note:

Never use essentials oils directly. Always mix them with base oil. Not to be taken orally        

Avoid contact with eyes, genital area, and openwounds.

Avoid in pregnancy, lactation, patients with epilepsy, asthma, heart problems, cancer, fever, allergy, infectious skin conditions, and post - operative period.

Store in cool and dry place away from sunlight, heat and children. Close the cap tightly and avoid contact with water.