USES: Topical √ Aromatherapy √ Internal √
SOURCE
FranceMAIN CONSTITUENTS
Linalyl acetate, linalool
PART OF THE PLANT
Leaves and flowers.
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam distilled.
AROMATIC DESCRIPTION
Herbaceous aroma, with a sweet and floral background.
COLOR / CONSISTENCY
Clear liquid of medium consistency.
MIXTURES WITH
Bergamot, cedar, chamomile, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, orange, rosewood, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang.
SALVIA, Salvia Sclarea Linnaeus
Biennial or perennial herb native to the north of the Mediterranean, it can measure up to one meter in height. It has large, hairy leaves with small bluish-purple flowers, it grows from May to September.
Since ancient times it has been closely linked to the female nature, its estrogen-mimetic hormonal properties help to restore female hormonal imbalances. Since the Middle Ages it was used topically for its calming effects.