Essential Oil Education

Clary sage (Salvia Sclarea) is probably the most well known essential oil for treating hormone imbalances. If we look at its chemistry we see that it is high in esters and alcohols which are very healing for the body. It has one small ingredient though that makes the difference–it is a compound called sclareol which could be as high as 7% but is usually less. Sclareol is a diterpene alcohol making it estrogen-like in its effect on the body. Other medical properties include anticoagulant, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, antifungal, antispasmodic, a relaxant, cholesterol-reducing, antitumoral and anesthetic.

Clary sage has a euphoric effect on the body so yo definitely don’t want to be taking this oil internally and drinking alcohol! You will appear to be drunk. As a bit of history–the Germans used to throw clary sage in with their hops when they made their beer–it gave a greater buzz to one’s drinking!

What kind of hormonal imbalances can clary sage help with? It’s considered a good uterine tonic, helps with amenorrhea, hot flashes, post-natal depression, panic attacks, impotence, and frigidity. it is considered an oil that is a “gift to the female.” It can get rid of monthly bloat, can regulate menses, can balance the endocrine system including the pituitary and the pancreas making it helpful for diabetics.

This is a great oil for perimenopausal and menopausal symtoms. Start with just a few drops on the soles of the feet or the belly. If that doesn’t work, consider putting a few drops along with some olive oil in a capsule and take it as a supplement. There is no need to suffer and most women can deal with their symptoms in a natural way rather than drug therapy which brings so many potential side effects.

PS: Want to learn how you can use essential oils for hormone balance? Join our Virtual aromatherapy Circle. May 13th we will present a Circle presentation titled: “Hot Vs Cold–the Woes of Hormone Imbalance.” go to http://www.ISHAhealing.com to sign up.