Sage Spanish Essential Oil
Spanish sage (Lavender Sage) In Spain this is the only sage used in cooking. It has smaller leaves, and stronger flavour and aroma than garden sage (S. officinalis). The oil is distilled and harvested commercially. It is also a popular antidiabetic used throughout Spain. Studies confirm that it is effective for blood sugar, lowering without affecting insulin levels. Native to rocky and stony places in the mountains of Spain comes this rather delightful, compact, dwarf, aromatic, shrubby perennial. With small, narrow, downy, whitish-grey leaves, it bears in mid-summer short, elegant spikes of pale violet-blue flowers. It likes a sunny position and it is a particularly effective plant to grace a dry stone wall. It can be used as a herb in much the same way as Common Sage. 8-20 ins.
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| Botanical Name: | Salvia lavandulifolia Vahl. |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Lavender leaved sage. |
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| Parts Used: | Leaves |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Appearance: | Pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Fresh, herbaceous, slightly pine like. |
| Perfume note: | Top |
| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Historical Uses: | Locally regarded as a 'cure all herb', used in the treatment of rheumatism, digestive complaints, menstrual problems, infertility and vervous weakness. |
| Modern Uses: | Used in aromatherapy and home use for numerous ailments, including for skin care, acne, cuts, dandruff, dermatitis, aczema, hair loss, also used for asthma, coughs and laryngitis. for colds, fever and flu, in the nervous system for headaches, nervous exhastion and stress related problems. |
| Cautions: | Spanish Sage Essential Oil is relatively non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy. |
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