There are two schools of thought as to where Clary Sage got its name. Some say that it derives its name from the Latin clarus meaning 'clear', while others say sclarea comes from the Greek work skeria meaning ‘hardness’. Regardless of where the name was derived from, during the Middle Ages it was referred to asclear eyes and it was famous for its ability to help with eye problems such as tired or strained eyes. Other names given to Clary Sage over the years include Christ's eye and Ramona. Because of its similarity in taste to muscatel wine, in Germany it was referred to as muscatel sage. Clary Sage has been added to cheap wines to give it the flavor of a more expensive muscatel wine. Clary Sage has also been used as a substitute for hops when brewing beer. So there is a traditional association between Clary Sage and alcoholic beverages. It has often been found that when combining the use of Clary Sage with alcohol, the Clary Sage tends to increase both drunkenness and the unpleasantness of the ensuing hangover.
You can find a mini profile of Clary Sage on my website. Clary Sage helps clear the clutter from the mind and calm constant mind chatter. It is both calming and uplifting and can help develop intuition. It can bring inspiration. It can assist one to remember one’s dreams and to see clearly.
Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use while drinking or driving.
My diffuser blend for the day: Clary Sage 1 drop; Lavender 4 drops; lemon 3 drops
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