2 oz - Essential Sage Oil

What is sage oil?

Sage essential oil is a natural remedy that is extracted from the sage plant via steam distillation. The sage plant, also referred to by its botanical name Salvia officinalis, is a member of the mint family and native to the Mediterranean. Common sage is the most widely used type of sage, and although there are more than 900 species of sage grown across the world, only a small number can be used for aromatherapy and herbal medicine. Once extracted, common sage is pale yellow in colour with a herbaceous scent. It is widely used in a variety of culinary items, including sauces, and liqueurs and is one of the most popular in southern Europe.

How does sage oil work?

Sage oil works in many different ways, which is mostly dependent on its application. For example, applying Sage Essential Oil to your skin allows its anti-inflammatory properties to cleanse and remove unwanted microorganisms, whilst its antifungal properties can help to ward off fungal infections. In aromatherapy, sage essential oil is added to a diffuser, with the scent relaxing and calming people who need to manage moments of stress and anxiety, sage essential oil also contains antioxidant properties that can offer some protection against free radicals.

What do you use sage essential oil for?

Sage oil is widely used by some people as a complementary anti-inflammatory treatment for various skin conditions such as eczema and acne, in the belief it helps to heal and soothe the skin.

What are the healing benefits of sage?

Sage contains over 160 distinct polyphenols, which are plant-based chemical compounds that act as antioxidants in your body ( 5 ). Evidence from test tube and animal studies suggest that compounds found in sage may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and neuroprotective effects.

What are the side effects of sage oil?

• Thujone, a major component of sage essential oil, is neurotoxic at high doses and can cause symptoms such as seizures, restlessness, and confusion. ...

• Chronic or excessive intake of sage oil or extracts with high thujone content increases the risk of adverse neurological effects 4.