Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

Family: Labiatae

Country of Origin: Hungary

Part of Plant Used: Dried leaves

Blends Well With: Bergamot, cajeput, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, lavender, myrtle, niouli, orange, peppermint, pine, rose, rosemary, tea tree

Common Uses: Adrenocortical glands, metabolism, nervous systems, anemia, asthenia, debility cholecystitis, jaundice, hypertension, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause, sterility, sweating (excessive), depression, neurasthenia, fatigue, mental strain

Characteristics: Clean, herbal, camphorous, and sharp

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Healing Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, laxative, stomachic, tonic