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Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea L.
Chemotype: linalyl acetate / linalool type
- PLANT PART
- leaves and flowers
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 60 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 0.25%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-related phototoxic restriction identified.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorAvoid concurrent use with alcohol or other narcotics because excessive use may contribute to sedation or dizziness.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This clary sage profile is ester-rich and led by linalyl acetate, with linalool as the next major fraction and smaller alpha-terpineol, germacrene D, beta-caryophyllene, geranyl acetate, and sclareol components.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| linalyl acetate | 63.081% | 63.081–63.081% | monoterpene ester | View sourceOrganic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 42 |
| linalool | 18.812% | 18.812–18.812% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceOrganic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 36 |
| alpha-terpineol | 2.575% | 2.575–2.575% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceOrganic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 38 |
| germacrene D | 2.763% | 2.763–2.763% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceOrganic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 54 |
| beta-caryophyllene | 1.855% | 1.855–1.855% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceOrganic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 51 |
| geranyl acetate | 1.451% | 1.451–1.451% | monoterpene ester | View sourceOrganic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 48 |
| sclareol | 0.301% | 0.301–0.301% | diterpene alcohol | View sourceOrganic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 60 |
Profile source: Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis; Clary Sage Essential Oil product page; Clary Sage Essential Oil article · NHR COA PDF p.1-2; New Directions Aromatics lines 1167-1195; EssentialOil.net lines 26-32
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming, relaxation, and stress relief
- reported to support restful sleep and an easing of occasional tension
- used in perfumery for its warm, herbaceous, tea-like base note
- traditionally associated with easing emotional overwhelm and supporting a euphoric, uplifted mood
- used in massage blends reputed for soothing muscle comfort, particularly around menstrual cycle folklore
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 1 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- Public secondary sources conflict on distilled clary sage dermal restriction: one source says 0.25% while another says the distilled oil has no maximum level and only the absolute does.