This has prompted teams of scientists to dedicate studies to explore and understand why inhaling Spanish sage essential oil should have such an effect on the brain’s cognitive mechanism. In Spain, Spanish Sage has traditionally been used in folk medicine to enhance memory and treat dementia problems. If you would prefer a ready-made blend, our ‘Blue’ essential oil blend contains Spanish sage and is currently on Special offers my version into scents of the clarity, freedom and expanse of a clean blue sky. Try this blend to burn in your kitchen or living room, to uplift, clear and cleanse – 11 drops in a burner There are many places where Spanish sage finds its righteous place.īut before delving into the medicinal and therapeutic usage of Spanish sage, I would like to emphasize how beautifully refreshing its aroma is and what a gift it is to incorporate it in daily life. ![]() It has been used to treat rheumatism, digestive complaints, menstrual problems, nervous weakness and also to boost memory and cognitive responses IN MODERN AROMATHERAPY It is believed to promote longevity, protect and cure against all infections including the plague. In Spain, it is regarded as a ‘cure all’. When crushed, its long narrow leaves ooze a beautifully aromatic scent, highlighted by a slightly camphoraceous aroma reminiscent of spike lavender. It is a small evergreen shrub that likes dry rocky places and has grown wild for centuries in Spain and Southern France. Salvia lavandulifolia ranks high on the list of my top 10 essential oils. This has been puzzling me for a long time now as I find Spanish Sage remarkably uplifting, soothing, calming, and refreshing. There are many varieties of Sages, only a very specific few are used in Aromatherapy and cosmetics: Common Sage (although considered toxic), Salvia officinalis, clary sage salvia scalrea, Spanish sage slavia lavandulifolia, its Greek counterpart Salvia triloba and lastly white sage, salvia apiana, American sage.Įven among those, clary sage is the marked favourite leaving the others in the shadow. Sage has been valued over the centuries by many cultures for its medicinal and therapeutic uses and in modern time as a decorative and aromatic garden shrub. ‘Salvia’ is said to come from ‘salvere’ or to be saved, heal, to be well. Why should a man die whilst sage is growing in his garden ‘Cur moriatur homo cui Salvia crescit in horto' ![]() Spanish Sage October 2017, posted by Isabelle
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