dōTERRA Clary Sage Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Clary Sage Essential Oil - 15ml
Clary Sage is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Salvia sclarea, a Mediterranean herb related to, but distinct from, the sage grown for cooking. The flowering tops are cut and distilled while the plant is in bloom, which is when the oil yield and aroma are at their best.
The smell is herbaceous and floral-woody with a nutty, slightly musky undertone — softer and more rounded than culinary sage, without the sharp, camphorous edge some herb oils have. It sits comfortably in the middle of a blend rather than pushing to the front.
Most people use it as a blending oil rather than on its own. A drop or two alongside Lavender or a woody oil such as Cedarwood rounds out an evening diffuser blend, giving it a fuller, more layered character than either oil manages alone.
Why people choose it
- Herbaceous, floral-woody aroma with a nutty undertone
- Steam distilled from the flowering tops of Salvia sclarea
- Softer and more rounded than culinary sage
- A useful blending oil alongside Lavender and woody notes
- Suits an evening diffuser blend rather than daytime use
How it smells
Herbaceous and floral-woody, with a nutty, slightly musky undertone — softer and more rounded than culinary sage.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Add three to four drops to a diffuser, ideally alongside Lavender or a woody oil such as Cedarwood.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the wrists or back of the neck.
- Dilution
- One to two drops of Clary Sage to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- It works best as a supporting note in a blend rather than diffused on its own.
Details
- Botanical name
- Salvia sclarea
- Plant part
- Flowering top
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Linalyl acetate, Linalool
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Clary Sage smell like?
Herbaceous and floral-woody, with a nutty, slightly musky undertone — softer and rounder than culinary sage.
Is Clary Sage the same as the sage used in cooking?
No — it comes from a different plant to the sage grown for cooking, and the aroma is noticeably softer and sweeter.
What does it blend well with?
Lavender, Bergamot and Cedarwood all work well with it — it tends to sit in the middle of a blend rather than lead it.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Three to four is a good starting point — it is a mid-strength aroma rather than an assertive one.
How long will a 15ml bottle last?
It is usually used a few drops at a time in blends rather than diffused alone, so a bottle tends to last a good while.