Technical data
- Product Name: Common sage
- Latin name: Salvia officinalis
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
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- CAS: 8022-56-8
Features
- Scent: Sharp, herbaceous and camphoraceous with a warm, slightly resinous green undertone
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Top to middle
- Color: Pale yellow to light olive
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Clear Desk Diffuser Blend
Purpose
- Encourages a focused, fresh-feeling workspace.
- Recipe
3 drops Common Sage, 2 drops Lemon, 2 drops Rosemary in the diffuser
Garden Walk Body Oil
Purpose
- A grounding, herbaceous massage oil for tired shoulders.
- Recipe
30 ml jojoba oil, 3 drops Common Sage, 4 drops Lavender, 2 drops Cedarwood (approx. 1.5% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Use at a maximum of 0.4% dilution on skin (about 2-3 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil such as jojoba or argan).
- Patch test
Always patch test: apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. Use with extra caution and at very low dilutions for older children.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to its thujone content.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; sage is considered unsuitable for diffusion around pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight and heat. Keep out of reach of children.
