Clary sage oil as aromatherapy treats fibromyalgia symptoms

The herbacous, sweet and somewhat nutty fragrance is often used to treat burnout and depression.

Properties are:

* anxiety

* balancing

* calming

* centering

* euphoric

* fatigue

* fear

* nervous tension

* relaxing

* stress

* visualizing

* warming

Besides using in the treatment of nervous and muscular tension clary sage is also used for the treatment of -

* acne

* anticonvulsive

* antidepressant, to elevate mood

* anti-inflammatory, to reduce inflammation

* antiseptic

* antispasmodic

* cramps

* estrogen-like, female infertility, hot flashes, menopause,and PMS symptoms

* insomnia

* muscle relaxant, muscular aches

Add clary sage to a carrier oil for massage or on a compress to treat muscle and nervous tension or to relieve mesntrual cramps.

Various precautions should be taken into consideration prior to treating with clary sage: This is NOT an essential oil that should be take internally. Avoid when consuming alcohol. Avoid during pregnancy or if you have estrogen related disorders: breast, ovarian, uterine cysts or estrogen-dependent cancer. Overuse may cause headaches and can impact blood pressure.

Clary sage essential oil should first be blended with a carrier oil before applying to the skin.