PRANAROM Organic Large-Leaf Sage Essential Oil, 10 ml

What is Pranarom Large-Leaf Sage Essential Oil used for?

Large-leaved sage is a plant in the Lamiaceae family that yields an essential oil rich in thujone. This plant grows on limestone soils in the Mediterranean region. It is a 70 cm tall, perennial, branched subshrub that is woody at the base and highly aromatic. It is the sacred herb of the Romans; praised by Dioscorides and Galen for its emmenagogue and tonic properties. The genus name Salvia comes from the Latin “salvare.”

Large-Leaved Common Sage has a multitude of pharmacological properties beneficial to health, including:

• Antibacterial: It is effective against a wide range of bacteria, making it a valuable ally in the treatment of bacterial infections.
• Antifungal: It is effective against the fungi responsible for skin and fungal infections.
• Antiviral: It helps fight the viruses responsible for viral infections, thereby strengthening the immune system.
• Anti-inflammatory: It helps reduce inflammation and associated pain, making it a suitable choice for inflammatory conditions.
• Antispasmodic: It acts on smooth muscles to relieve spasms and cramps.
• General tonic: It revitalizes and tones the body, helping to combat fatigue and exhaustion.

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How should this essential oil be used?

For external use:

• Apply topically in combination with other oils for skincare
• Apply a few drops, blended with other essential oils, to the lower abdomen and back to address menstrual cycle-related issues
• Apply a few drops, combined with other essential oils, to the chest and upper back to prevent and help combat ENT infections

Decongestant action for gynecological issues such as amenorrhea; dilute sage essential oil to 7% inborage vegetable oil. Massage this mixture onto the lower abdomen.

Special precautions:

• Use with great caution due to its thujone content, a neurotoxic and abortifacient substance.
• Not for use by pregnant women, children, people with epilepsy, those with high blood pressure, or those who are seriously ill.
• Use for a limited period only.
• For internal use only under medical supervision.

Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or in children under 3 years of age. 

Warning: Essential oils are remarkably potent. Therefore, strictly adhere to the prescribed doses, which are the result of extensive research experience. Excessive use would offer no additional therapeutic benefit but could, on the contrary, cause adverse effects.

FAQ – PRANARŌM Organic Large-Leaf Sage Essential Oil

Can it be used by all women?
It is potent and should be used with caution. It is contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for those with a history of hormonal conditions (mastosis, hormone-dependent cancers). Always consult a healthcare professional.

Is it edible?
Yes, but only under medical supervision and in very small doses. It is extremely concentrated.

Can it be used on the skin?
Yes, strictly diluted in a vegetable oil. It is effective for oily skin and purifying treatments.

Is it suitable for diffusion?
It is rarely used alone in a diffuser due to its intensity, but can be incorporated into targeted blends.

What is its composition?

Large-leaved Sage Essential Oil
Salvia officinalis
Aromatic compounds: thujones, camphor
Distilled part: Flowering tops

Packaging: 10 mL dropper bottle