One of the most famous medicinal plants from which a unique essential oil is obtained - sage. The healing properties of this herb were known to the Egyptian pharaohs. Now sage oil is used in a variety of areas.
Composition and properties of essential oil
Essential oil of sage is also called nutmeg. This name was given to him by the Germans, as they compared its taste with muscat wine. To make one kilogram of such ether, you need about 70 kilograms of flowers. It is clear that such oil is of great value. In addition, it has healing properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- antispasmodic;
- sedative.
Thanks to these properties, clary sage essential oil helps to heal wounds, treat inflammation and relieve nervous tension. The composition of the fragrant product is rich in useful substances necessary for the human body. There are about twenty of them in oil, namely:
- D-camphor;
- D-a-pinene;
- cedren;
- cineole;
- terpenoids;
- alkaloids;
- linoleic acid;
- salvin - naturalan antibiotic that can defeat many pathogens.
Sage oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent wrinkles, sagging skin, muscle weakness and other signs of aging.
Sage Essential Oil Applications
Traditional medicine widely uses sage oil to treat many ailments.
- In the treatment of inflamed gums, applications are used, for the preparation of which a mixture of several drops of sage combined with half a teaspoon of honey is applied to problem areas.
- Relieves tension in the vocal cords. To do this, add a couple of drops of oil and a teaspoon of honey to warm tea. Drink the drink slowly, in small sips.
- Intestinal colic and abdominal pain can also be relieved with this medicinal tea.
- The oil is used for skin diseases.
- Bruises are treated with a sage oil compress. To do this, add 5 drops of ether to 10 grams of vegetable oil (olive or sunflower). Such a compress should be kept on the affected area for 20-30 minutes.
Sage oil in cosmetology
Cosmetology is one of the largest areas in which clary sage is used. Essential oil, the use of which allows you to cleanse the skin well, is used both in the preparation of various cosmetics and in its pure form.
- With the help of this oil, you can get rid of rashes on the skin of the face. If you have acne, you need to apply a little essential oil on them, after cleansing your face well. SageIt will help to destroy the bacteria that provoked the rash. Just do an allergy test first.
- Also, sage oil is effective for the treatment of chronic scars. Due to the regenerative properties of the ether and its ability to stimulate blood circulation, dense scar tissue is gradually destroyed. You need to apply it little by little to avoid intoxication.
- Also, sage essential oil is used to combat postpartum stretch marks. You can use it only after childbirth, taking precautions. Dilute the oil before use.
To improve ready-made cosmetic products (creams, shampoos, gels), sage oil is added to them at the rate of 2-3 drops per 10 grams of base.
Relieve nervous tension
Sage essential oil, whose properties are absolutely universal, is especially effective in the treatment of diseases provoked by nervous tension. It is a powerful relaxing agent.
- The calming effect of the ether on the body is achieved through aromatherapy, it allows you to relieve all types of stress.
- Sage oil helps relieve muscle tension.
- It also has a tonic effect. This property is important for people who have had a cold, as well as postpartum depression.
- Ether improves memory, concentration, stimulates brain activity.
When using clary sage oil as a sedative, avoid driving and also refrain from drinkingalcohol.
Essential oil of sage for hair
Sage oil is also used for hair care. Combining it with different components, you can heal different types of curls:
- in oily hair, the secretion of sebum is normalized and unhe althy shine disappears, and the strands will become well-groomed;
- dry and brittle hair, sage oil will add natural beauty and vitality;
- Useful substances contained in the oil help reduce hair loss, accelerate hair growth, help get rid of dandruff.
For hair treatment
- To prepare a mask for hair loss, you will need sour cream and grape seed oil - 100 grams of each ingredient. Mix and add 20 grams of sage oil. Keep the mask on wet hair for one to two hours. Use an herbal shampoo to wash off. This mask promotes the growth of strands and strengthens hair follicles.
- Damaged and dry hair can be saturated with useful substances with a mask, which includes olive oil (100 grams), lavender (100 grams) and sage oil (20 grams). Heat the resulting mixture and apply evenly along the entire length of the strands, wrap with a towel and hold for half an hour. Then wash off with shampoo.
- For the recovery of oily hair, the mask is prepared from bergamot oil (125 grams), cypress oil (10 grams) and eight drops of sage oil. Apply the heated oil mixture to the hair and keep it for 30 minutes, then rinse with shampoo.
Use for colds
Frommore than 700 species of plants of the sage genus, the most used are medicinal sage and clary sage. The essential oil, the properties of which are described above, is also used for inhalation and rinsing for colds.
- Indication for inhalation is cough, bronchitis, respiratory diseases. It is enough to add a couple of drops of oil to the inhaler. The duration of inhalations is usually no more than five minutes. In the absence of an inhaler, you can take a bowl or a low saucepan, pour hot water and add 20-30 drops of ether there. Cover with a towel and inhale while leaning slightly over the container.
- For gargling, dilute 2-3 drops of oil in 250 ml of warm water.
If the cough is severe, inhalation is not recommended.
Sage oil for hands and nails
Sage oil has a beneficial effect on the skin of the hands, protecting it from external influences. It will also help heal split nails.
- If the skin of the hands is dry, then to obtain the desired effect, it is enough to take any base cream and add a few drops of ether to it. Rub the mixture with massage movements. When peeling, you can moisturize your hands with baths and compresses.
- To heal your nails, you need to mix sage oil and jojoba oil, five drops of each, and rub the mixture into your nails every day. The procedure should be carried out for at least a month. The result is strong and shiny nails.
Headache use
If you suffer from severe headaches or migraine attacks, the following will help youmethods:
- Rubbing with light massage movements into the temporal region of a mixture of base cream and essential oil of clary sage. One or two drops of oil are enough for half a teaspoon of cream.
- A soothing sage oil bath will also relieve headaches thanks to its phantocides.
Rules for using sage oil
There are a few basic rules to follow when using this tool.
- Sage essential oil must be diluted with base oil before use as pure ether can cause skin irritation.
- If you are going to use the oil for the first time, do an allergy test. The diluted oil should be applied to the wrist and left for a few minutes. If redness does not appear, you can use it for its intended purpose.
- In order for the muscles to relax as much as possible, add a little ether to the massage oil.
- If you want to take the oil internally, you must first consult a specialist.
Contraindications
The main reason why sage essential oil may be contraindicated is individual intolerance or allergies. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- should not be used by breastfeeding mothers as milk production may start to decrease;
- it is forbidden to use it when drinking alcoholdrinks, as this will lead to increased intoxication;
- due to its stimulating properties, the oil is contraindicated for people suffering from epilepsy;
- not recommended to use ether if you have pressure problems;
- contraindications also occur if thyroid function is impaired;
- carefully essential oil should be given to children, as it contains, albeit in small concentrations, the dangerous substance tuylone;
- don't use sage oil for people with problem skin.
The use of sage oil in the presence of contraindications can lead to side effects such as inflammation of the mucous membrane of the lips, kidney problems, heart palpitations, dizziness. To avoid such complications, it is recommended to use an oil similar to sage essential oil, but with milder properties.
Usage feedback
Because ordinary cosmetic products are not always effective, consumers add enough sage essential oil to them. The properties and application of this unique product have helped to solve more than one problem. You can read about it in the reviews.
- Ether is often used in combination with hand cream. Rub it into your hands in the morning and evening. Such a tool not only moisturizes the hands, but also gives a slight warming effect.
- When using clary sage essential oil in hair masks, dandruff completely disappeared in two weeks. Before that, it was impossible to get rid of this trouble by any means.
- Toafter stopping feeding, mastitis did not appear in the chest, compresses from a mixture of sunflower and sage oils help.
- If you start rinsing in time, you can avoid a cold.
- Use oil also instead of regular deodorant.
