Clary (Salvia sclarea) (conventional)

Description
The plant, native to Europe is a tall bienneial or perennial herb with a big hairy purple and green leaves supported by a reddish tinged stem. The flowers are small white or blue/violet.
Characteristics
Sweet, Musky and herbaceous top notes with almost floral undertones.
Oils to Blend with
Clary Sage blends well with most essetnial oils, we like to use Clary Sage with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Orange and Sandalwood.

Latin Name
Salvia Sclarea

Plant Family
Labiate

Extraction Method
The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops and from the leaves

Country of Origin
France

Chemical Constituents
Linalool, Salviol (Alcohol), Linalyl acetate (Ester), Cineole (Ketone), Caryophyllene

Precautions
Can be a skin irritant