The English name Clary of Happy Sage is derived from the Latin Clarus, which means "clear and bright", and is an herb that can brighten the eyes. As the name suggests, Happy Sage Essential Oil does have a blissful, joyful effect on mood lifting. Of course, in addition to this, it is also very effective in other aspects.
Basal source plants
Happy sage, also known as Eucalyptus, is a herbarium of natural herbarium in China (CFH) as Southern European salvia.
Botanical name (Latin): Salvia sclarea L. belongs to the genus Sage in the family Labialaceae.
Distribution of origin: mainly distributed in southern Europe, such as Bulgaria, France, Italy and so on.
Plant form: Happy sage is a biennial or perennial herb, flowering from June to July, spike-like inflorescence, purple flower buds are very beautiful, very shiny in the sun.
Extraction site: whole plant
Extraction method: water vapor distillation
Color characteristics: Happy sage essential oil is a colorless to pale yellowish clear liquid with a fresh and transparent floral fragrance, similar to the fragrance of lavender, but more fresh.
Main chemical components and efficacy
Linaloyl acetate, linalool, coriander acetate, β-caryophyllene, terpene alcohol
Ingredient efficacy analysis
1. Linalool has antidepressant and sedative effects (enhance the efficacy of 5-HT through monoamine pathways to exert antidepressant and anxiety functions).
2. Linalool and linaloyl acetate can inhibit the overexpression of inflammatory factors and reduce the inflammatory response.
3. Linalool has antioxidant activity and can protect human skin from oxidative damage caused by ultraviolet radiation.
Sage essential oil
VS
Happy sage essential oil
Fields of application
Aromatherapy, skin care, medicine, perfumes, etc
Precautions
1. Dilute before use and undergo an allergy test.
2. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and nose.
3. Use with caution in patients with hypotension.
4. Before use, pay attention to the distinction between salvia officinalis and medicinal sages.
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