All About Sage Oil
About Sage Oil:
Sage oil is used in cosmetics as it known for eliminating toxins, providing relief to the skin abrasions & diminishing the blemishes' appearance. It has moisturizing & conditioning properties that help to soothe dryness & irritation.
- Sage oil is obtained by the steam distillation method. It is also known as common sage, true sage, garden sage & dalmatian sage.
- It is also known by the nickname "Sage the Savior" as it has treasured properties. It has cleansing & nerve tonic properties. "Master herb" is the nickname given by Lakota Indians.
- It is mistaken for Clary sage oil but these belong to the same family of the shrubs.
- It is used in aromatherapy as it stimulates & clarifies the mind. It promotes the sense of enhancing the memory & soothing discomforts for the female reproductive system & respiratory problems.
- It is used in cosmetics as it known for eliminating toxins, providing relief to the skin abrasions & diminishing the blemishes' appearance. It has moisturizing & conditioning properties that help to soothe dryness & irritation.
- It is used in medicines as it eases muscular & joint pain, eliminates toxins & calms skin conditions. It regulates & stabilizes the menstrual cycle.
History:
It is native to southern European & Mediterranean regions. Sage oil is obtained by the steam distillation method. It is also known as common sage, true sage, garden sage & dalmatian sage. It is also known by the nickname "Sage the Savior" as it has treasured properties. It has cleansing & nerve tonic properties. "Master herb" is the nickname given by Lakota Indians. Its name is derived from the Latin word "Salvere" which means "to save."
Extraction Method:
This oil is extracted by the steam distillation method
Benefits:
Let's know about the chemical constituents of sage oil:
CAMPHOR:
- Decongestant
- Absorbent
- Cooling
- Warming
- Anesthetic
- Anti-microbial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Cough suppressant
- Febrifuge
1,8-CINEOLE:
- Analgesic
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-spasmodic
- Anti-viral
- Increased blood flow
- Reduced tension headaches
- Cough suppressant
α-Pinene:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-septic
- Expectorant
- Bronchodilator
It is used in aromatherapy as its scent is known for cerebrally, emotionally & spiritually stimulates & clarifying the mind as it uplifts, soothes & strengthening effect on the negative mood.
It is diffused as it promotes the sense of enhancing the memory & soothing discomforts for the female reproductive system & respiratory problems. It is used in cosmetics as it is the best ingredient for skincare products. It slows the appearance of the signs of aging, wrinkles, fine lines & muscles.
It is used in medicines as it eases muscular & joint pain, eliminates toxins & calms skin conditions. It regulates & stabilizes the menstrual cycle. It soothes the redness & soreness. It has antiseptic properties as it prevents toxic substances from entering the body.
Uses:
- It is used in aromatherapy as it balances the mind by diminishing anxiety & promoting the reestablishment of the tranquility & relaxation by promoting sleep.
- It uplifts the mood when diffused & provides relief from the headaches & congestion.
- It is used in cosmetics as it promotes hair health. It decreases the chances of hair loss.
- It is used in massage.
- It is used in hair treatment as it strengthens the hair by balancing oil in the scalp.
- It is used in shampoo as it clarifies the scalp.
- It is used in medicines as it soothes & relaxes the muscles by increasing circulation.
Guide to Sage Oil Varieties & Benefits:
| Sage Oil varieties | Country of Origin | Benefits |
| SAGE DALMATIAN ESSENTIAL OIL | Hungary |
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| SAGE ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL | Spain |
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Complimentary Oils:
Clary Sage oil blends well with citrus oils like Lime, Lemon, Orange, and Tangerine as well as other essential oils like Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium and Sandalwood essential oils.
Contraindications:
- Keep away from children.
- Consult a doctor before use, if pregnant or nursing.
- Do the patch test.
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