Clary Sage

[leeloo]

I mix it with my Bio Oil, but Olive oil is fine... I put about 7 drops on my hand and then a teaspoon or so of Bio Oil.... apparently rubbing it the lower back is good too!

Shell, Clary Sage apparently works by encouraging the uterine muscles to contract and therefore kick off labour. Its also a very powerful muscle relaxant so is good to relieve pain when you are in Labour!

[suse]

You can use it in a spritzer and spray it onto your body but the rate of absorption wouldn't be as high as if it was massaged in.

Oils are the best media for massage, partially because they ensure the best rate of absorption, but also because they are not quickly absorbed and don't need to be as frequently applied during a long massage. If you don't like the feeling of oil on your skin you could use it in an emulsion (a body lotion for example, preferably unscented). I've used lighter massage lotions made from part oil, part aloe, but if you intend to make your own, technically you should use a solubiliser to prevent the oil and aqueous contents separating. However, if you stir or shake the lotion (depending on the thickness) thoroughly before use this will disperse the oils.

For adults, the general ratio of essential oil to carrier oil for massage is 16 drops to 25ml (1 tablespoon) of carrier oil. Some oils, for example, eucalyptus should be used in a much lesser concentration. Depending on the brand of oil you use, some advise the correct concentration for use in massage, so perhaps also check the bottle or see if the manufacturer has a website.

Oh, and olive oil is an excellent oil for massage. Sweet almond oil is preferable to some because it has less of a scent than olive oil, and is slightly lighter in texture. Some aromatherapists suggest caution using nut oils during pregnancy or on an infant if there is a history of nut allergies in the family.

And shell - clary sage essential oil stimulates uterine contractions. Hence it is only recommended for use during labour (or to assist in inducing labour), and is contraindicated at all other stages of pregnancy. It is also a helpful oil during menstruation.

[ubba82]

I used Calry Sage mixed with Almond Oil like it was going out of fashion in the later stages of my pregnancy, unfortunately I didnt beat the induction......... Hope you do though

[Kamarine]

Thank you all so much.

Heres hoping.

Oh - I forgot to ask. How often should you use it?