Clary sage oil's greatest benefit lies in its calming and sedating influence on the nerves, emotions, female functions, kidneys and digestive system. It also helps with skin conditions like acne, boils and ulcers and cools painful muscles and joints.

In vapour therapy, clary sage oil can be used for nervous tension, stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and menopause. It is particularly effective to help ease depression and create a more positive outlook on life and can also help to boost the creative side and intuition.

Clary sage can be used in blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath to assist with muscle pains, frigidity, depression, anxiety, menstrual problems, PMS, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, cramps and addiction.

Used in a cream or lotion, clary sage oil is is particularly good for balancing the production of sebum of the skin and to clear greasy complexions.

Clary sage blends particularly well with juniper, lavender, pine, geranium, sandalwood, jasmine, frankincense and other citrus oils.

It is a non-toxic, non-sensitising oil that can, in large doses, generate a headache and must be avoided during pregnancy.