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Essential oil
Clary Sage essential oil
Salvia sclareaEssential oilBulk supply
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Colour
- Colourless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Fresh, sweet, herbaceous, warm aroma with floral undertones
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) | from 0.890 to 0.930 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | from 1.455 to 1.470 |
| Optical rotation (20°C) (°) | from -26° to -6° |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| Linalyl acetate | from 50.6 to 70.5 |
| Germacrene D | from 1.2 to 7.5 |
| Linalool | from 13 to 24 |
| α-Terpineol | from 1.0 to 5.0 |
| Sclareol | from 0.4 to 2.6 |
Therapeutic properties
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) essential oil is a powerful and versatile natural remedy known for its wide range of health benefits. Extracted from the flowering tops and leaves of the clary sage plant through steam distillation, clary sage essential oil has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, balance hormones, improve skin health, and alleviate a variety of physical and emotional ailments.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.