Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)

Salvia sclarea

Chemotype: linalyl acetate / linalool type

herbaceoussweetfloralearthy

PLANT PART: flowering stems
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: mid-base

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Aroma & character

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herbaceoussweetfloralearthy

Aroma intensity: 60 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: mid-base

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 4.22%
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 for steam-distilled clary sage oil.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateAvoid concurrent use with alcohol or other narcotics because excessive use may contribute to sedation or dizziness in aromatherapy practice summaries.

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

7 constituents

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About this composition

Accessible clary sage composition sources consistently describe an oxygenated-monoterpene-rich oil led by linalyl acetate and linalool, with germacrene D and alpha-terpineol as secondary markers.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
linalyl acetate	68.28%	61.87–74.84%	monoterpene ester	View source Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering stems of Salvia sclarea L. (clary sage oil) for use in all animal species https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11469044/ (composition table reports linalyl acetate 61.87-74.84%, mean 68.28%)
linalool	14.81%	10.88–17.91%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering stems of Salvia sclarea L. (clary sage oil) for use in all animal species https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11469044/ (composition table reports linalool 10.88-17.91%, mean 14.81%)
germacrene D	4.12%	3.57–4.5%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering stems of Salvia sclarea L. (clary sage oil) for use in all animal species https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11469044/ (composition table reports germacrene D 3.57-4.50%, mean 4.12%)
alpha-terpineol	1.68%	0.55–2.64%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering stems of Salvia sclarea L. (clary sage oil) for use in all animal species https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11469044/ (composition table reports alpha-terpineol 0.55-2.64%, mean 1.68%)
beta-caryophyllene	1.855%	1.855–1.855%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 51
geranyl acetate	1.451%	1.451–1.451%	monoterpene ester	View source Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 48
sclareol	0.301%	0.301–0.301%	diterpene alcohol	View source Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis PDF p.2 line 60

Profile source: Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering stems of Salvia sclarea L. (clary sage oil) for use in all animal species; IFRA 51 Conformity Certificate Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil · https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11469044/ ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20241016145755e_Clary_Sage_IFRA_51.pdf

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

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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 · 2 data gaps

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A public source that publishes a native numeric 0-100 odor-intensity scale for steam-distilled clary sage oil was not located; `odor_intensity` remains an archive normalization of qualitative odor language.
A public source for numeric volatility rate or tenacity hours specific to steam-distilled clary sage oil was not located in this pass.