Benefits of Clary Sage Essential Oil
Stress Relief – diffusing Clary Sage in a room creates a calm atmosphere. Its a great oil after a stressful day, when the dogs are going bonkers, or when Im in a mood.
Working full time, building a business, writing books, studying for exams, raising five dogs and a cat, plus chores, blah blah blah blah – are you ready to block me yet? I have a lot on my plate and I know that Im not alone. Often, I get so overwhelmed that I cant move forward, and thats where Clary Sage can help.
This evening, I plan to add it to my diffuser, just enough to improve the mood and re-Flippin-lax already!
Antibacterial – Clary Sage has some antibacterial properties, which makes it a great ingredient for a DIY cleaner. Often, I add lemon or another citrus oil to a spray bottle of water and vinegar. Another great essential oil is Germ Fighter by Plant Therapy (which is similar to Thieves by Young Living). Next time Im in a cleaning mood (every Saturday morning – yayyyy), Ill add Clary Sage to my bottle.
Antidepressant – I live with anxiety and depression and choose to treat these without medication. Honestly, Im terrified of medication. So far, a combination of diet, exercise, therapy, and gratitude is helping. Years ago, someone recommended essential oils, and I grudgingly agreed to try a few and they worked as well.
I diffuse essential oils to improve my mood; I can add drops to a necklace, or create a lotion, cream, or bath product with the oil.
Alleviates menstrual and menopausal symptoms – If this works, Im buying five more bottles of Clary Sage. I usually have very light periods (yep, you just stepped into TMI), but every now and then, about two or three times a year, I have a period that feels like Freddie Kruger is trying to murder me. Cramps, nausea, headache, zero appetite – the works. If this essential oil can make half of that go away, SIGN ME UP!
Is clary sage safe for dogs in a diffuser?
While Clary Sage is generally considered a safe oil to use on dogs, you still need to take the necessary precautions, dilute and start off slow. Treat all essential oils as though they are medicine and always follow the principle “less is more”.
ESSENTIAL OILS THAT ARE COMMONLY CONSIDERED UNSAFE FOR PETS
When used on or around pets, the following Essential Oils are often reputed to cause skin irritation, breathing difficulties, uncomfortable cooling effects, changes in alertness, weakness or fatigue, stumbling, vomiting, and paralysis, among various other potential effects. This list is not exhaustive:
Is Thieves Oil Safe to Diffuse Around Dogs & Puppies?
Essential oils are all natural and distilled from plants. As pet owners, we worry about the wellbeing of our pets and can at times be over cautious. We may worry about using them around our pets, but aromatherapy can be just as beneficial to our animals as it is for ourselves. Cats and birds can be particularly sensitive to some scents. Many essential oils for your pets can have emotional as well as physical benefits. Some oils can be antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal or have antioxidant properties.
Every pet may react differently to different essential oils. Do not use oils in puppies or kittens under 10 weeks of age. Cats would need extra caution when using oils such as cinnamon, tea tree, birch, wintergreen and clove. Dogs would need caution when using anise, clove, garlic, and wintergreen. If you use any of these oils for personal use, make sure to wash your hands and keep your pet out of the room if using a diffuser. Make sure to never use near the animal’s eyes, mouth, nose or sensitive areas. Make sure to always dilute the oils you are using. The smaller the animal, the more you will want to dilute the oil, or the less oil you will use. Always observe how your animal reacts to the oil and call your veterinarian with any questions or concerns.
While there are oils that can irritate your pet, there are also plenty that can have great benefits. Cedarwood, geranium and marjoram can all help repel pests. Lavender, clary sage and chamomile are great for relieving anxiety. Ginger is great at relieving pain from arthritis. Essential oils can also be used to help with allergies, ear infections, seizures and transitions with bringing home a new animal. Most people use the oils two times a day.
It is always important to use essential oils safely. The best way to keep from making a mistake is to use a high quality essential oil diffuser. You will want one that you are able to choose how much oil is dispersed into the air. Less is always better! Diluting with a carrier oil such as grapeseed, olive or coconut oil. Animals have sensitive senses of smell, so in most cases it is best to use oils that are diluted and always provide an escape route. If a pet does not like an oil, please do not force its use.