Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
Origin: Yugoslavia and Dalmatian.
Fragrance: Clear, herbal and sharp.
Therapeutic Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobal, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypotensive, insecticide, stomachic, laxative, tonic.
Uses:
Calming, tiredness, depression and grief, aids memory, regulates the menstrual cycle, aid conception. good for menopausal problems and excessive sweating vaginal thrush, tonic for the liver and kidney, helps with water retention ulcers, gingivitis, colds, catarrh, bronchitis an bacterial infection.
Blends Well with: Rosemary, rosewood, hyssop, lavender, lemon, and other citrus oils.
Cautions: Oral toxin (due to thujone). Arbortifacient; avoid in pregnancy. Avoid in epilepsy. Contraindicated in cases of high blood pressure.