Sage oil

slavia officianlis, salvia lavandulifolia

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Sage oil is extracted from the herbs of the salvia officinalis or salvia lavandulifolia. Sage oil is an all rounder in therapeutic applications. The large number of active molecules provide a broad spectrum of potential uses also makes it difficult to classify.



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Index

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Also See

Resources

References




Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Pharmaceutics, Veterinary


Major Growing Regions



Albania - Sep to Oct
Croatia (Dalmatian) - Aug to Oct
Spain - May to Oct
Turkey - May to Sep
China

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Toxicology


Comments: contains ketones thus should not be used by children less than 10 years old or pregnant women

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.


Therapeutic Uses

Antifungal. Strengthening, promotes digestion, estrogen-like, staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus, has some antiviral effects, stimulates bile production

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Sage oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Sage oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

 

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.

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