What is Pranarom Large-leaf Sage essential oil used for?
Large-leaf sage is a member of the Lamiaceae family, which produces an essential oil rich in thujone. This plant grows on limestone soils in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial, branched sub-shrub up to 70 cm tall, woody at the base and highly aromatic. It is the sacred herb of the Latins, praised by Dioscorides and Galen for its emmenagogue and tonic properties. The genus Salvia comes from the Latin "salvare".
Officinal Bigleaf Sage has a multitude of pharmacological properties that are beneficial to health, including :
- Antibacterial: It acts effectively against a wide range of bacteria, making it a valuable ally in the treatment of bacterial infections.
- Antifungal: Effective against fungi responsible for skin and fungal infections.
- Antiviral: Helps fight viruses responsible for viral infections, strengthening the immune system.
- Anti-inflammatory: Helps reduce inflammation and associated pain, making it an appropriate choice for inflammatory conditions.
- Antispasmodic: acts on smooth muscles to relieve spasms and cramps.
- General tonic: revitalizes and tones the body, helping to combat fatigue and exhaustion.
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How to use this essential oil
Externally:
- In localized applications in synergy with other skin care oils
- Friction of a few drops, in synergy with other essential oils, on the lower abdomen and back for disorders related to menstrual cycles.
- Friction of a few drops, in synergy with other essential oils, on the chest and upper back to prevent and help fight ENT infections.
Decongestant action on gynecological problems such as amenorrhea; dilute sage essential oil inborage vegetable oil to 7%. Massage this preparation into the lower abdomen.
Special precautions :
- Use with great caution due to its thujone content, a neurotoxic and abortive substance.
- Not for use by pregnant women and children, or by people suffering from epilepsy, high blood pressure or severe illness.
- Use limited in time.
- Internal use only under medical supervision.
Not to be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding, or by children under 3 years of age.
Warning: essential oils have an impressive reactive power. Therefore, scrupulously respect the prescribed doses, which are the fruit of long experience as a researcher. Excessive use will not add any therapeutic value, but may, on the contrary, cause undesirable effects.
FAQ - PRANARŌM Organic large-leaf sage essential oil
Can it be used by all women?
It is powerful and should be used with caution. Contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in cases of hormonal history (mastosis, hormone-dependent cancers). Always seek the advice of a health professional.
Is it edible?
Yes, but only on medical advice and in very low 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 skin care.
Is it suitable for diffusion?
Due to its intensity, it is rarely used alone in diffusions, but can be integrated into targeted synergies.
What is its composition?
Large-leafed sage essential oil
Salvia officinalis
Aromatic molecules: thujones, camphor
Distilled part: Flowering tops
Presentation: 10 mL dropper bottle