How To Ease PMS Symptoms With Clary Sage By Emma Sanford   Plant origin: Utah, France   Extraction method: Steam distillation from flowering plants   One of the most useful therapeutic-grade essential oils when it comes to women's problems, clary sage is a wonderful addition to your natural healing medicine cabinet. It has a sweet, nutty fragrance that is mellow and warm. It will uplift and relax those who smell it by direct inhalation or cold diffusing.   Some Tips On The Safety Of Using Clary Sage Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil.   Clary sage therapeutic-grade essential oil is most popularly used as a pure plant comforting remedy for PMS, as it is said to help users develop a healthy, normal attitude during that time.   It is also thought to be beneficial for menopausal women for reducing night sweats, hot flashes, headaches, and irritability.   This oil is incredibly relaxing and is thought to be an anti-depressant.   It is advised that people not combine therapeutic-grade essential oil of clary sage with alcohol because it may aggravate the effects of drinking.   Clary sage oil is said to be a wonderful nerve tonic that can also aid in calming a nervous stomach.   It is thought to help prevent spasms of the digestive system.   It is also thought to be supportive of good kidney health.   The oil is also a good deodorant and can be used in a lotion to eliminate body odors, or in a room spray to make your home space smell fresher.   Smelling therapeutic-grade essential clary sage oil can be beneficial in eliminating insomnia, reduce feelings of stress and even stimulate creativity.   It also helps people to gain a more positive outlook on life.   Used in bath scrubs, bath salts, or massage oil, clary sage can ease muscle pains and cramps from PMS.   It is also thought to help with depression, anxiety and nervous tension.   Using the oil topically may help with skin problems, especially oily complexions, as well as eliminating muscle pains.   Because of its stimulation to the female body, clary sage oil should not be used during pregnancy.   In very large doses it can cause headaches. If you are under a doctor's care, seek his or her opinion before using clary sage oil.   Clary sage therapeutic-grade essential oil may cause skin sensitivities when applied topically, so it is suggested that it be diluted in any quality vegetable carrier oil such as olive oil before use. The oil should also be diluted, one drop to four ounces of soy or rice milk before being taken internally.   Recommendations: Always wash and rinse your hands thoroughly, before and after working with therapeutic-grade essential oils and avoid getting them in your eyes. Keep all therapeutic-grade essential oils out of the reach of children. More Articles on Essential Oils Enroll in Young Living Now!