Essential Oil - Sage

This 10mL single essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering tops and leaves of French clary sage (Salvia sclarea). It has a complex fragrance profile, starting with sharp, spicy herbal notes and finishing with a subtly sweet, muscat-like aftertaste. This herb has long been valued in rituals of prayer and purification.

Sage and European Tradition

Sage (Salvia) is a Lamiaceae herb, with its genus name derived from the Latin "salvus" (healthy) and "salvere" (to save). In ancient Rome, there was a proverb that said, "Death does not enter a house where sage grows," showing how long this herb has been revered in Europe. Common sage (Salvia officinalis), used in cooking, and clary sage (Salvia sclarea), used for essential oils, are different species. This product is clary sage, known for its opulent fragrance, and has been cultivated primarily in the Provence region of France.

Difference from White Sage

It is also a different species from white sage (Salvia apiana), which is used in traditional smudging ceremonies by Native Americans. While white sage is an "incense for ritual burning of dried leaves," clary sage is a "delicate herbal fragrance distilled as an essential oil." These two materials have been cherished as representing the "sage cultures" of Europe and the Americas, respectively.

Essential Oil Profile

• Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Extraction Part: Flowering tops and leaves
• Main Components (Chemotype): Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Sclareol
• Aromatic Note: Middle
• Fragrance Characteristics: Sharp and spicy, subtly sweet with a hint of muscat

How to Use

1. For meditation, reading, or concentrating, use 1-2 drops in an aroma diffuser or for aromatic bathing.
2. Aroma Bath: Mix with a carrier oil or natural emulsifier before adding to bath water.
3. Massage Oil: Dilute to 1% or less with carrier oil before use.

Other Herbal and Smudging Related Products

If you are interested in Native American traditions, we recommend combining Organic White Sage (leaves) with a Smudge Plate. Blending with other herbal essential oils like Lavandin Grosso or floral ones like Rose Geranium is also recommended.