Overview

Clary sage is an herb. The flowers, leaves, and essential oil are used to make medicine. Don't confuse clary sage with sage leaf (Salvia officinalis).

Clary sage is used for upset stomach and other digestive disorders, kidney diseases, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), symptoms of menopause, anxiety, stress, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In foods and beverages, the oil from clary sage is used as a flavoring agent.

In manufacturing, the oil from clary sage is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.

How does it work ?

The oil found in clary sage might help reduce seizure activity. Because the oil is thick and sticky, it might also help pull objects from under the eyelid and from the skin.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Nausea and vomiting after surgery. Early research shows that inhaling clary sage as aromatherapy after surgery does not prevent nausea or vomiting.
  • Pain after surgery. Early research shows that inhaling clary sage as aromatherapy after surgery does not reduce pain.
  • Anxiety.
  • Depression.
  • Digestive disorders.
  • Indigestion (dyspepsia).
  • Kidney diseases.
  • Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).
  • Stress.
  • Symptoms of menopause.
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of clary sage for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Clary sage is LIKELY SAFE when used in amounts found in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if clary sage is safe when used in medicinal amounts or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if clary sage is safe or what the side effects might be.

When inhaled (as aromatherapy): There isn't enough reliable information to know if clary sage is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if clary sage is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for CLARY SAGE Interactions.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of clary sage used as treatment depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for clary sage. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

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