Clary Sage

[Kamarine]

I did a search of Clary Sage and didn't see anything similiar for my query - but I apologise if its been asked a tonne of times!

I got some pure essential clary sage oil today and the woman in the shop told me it was okay to just put like 4-5 drops in a 50ml spritzer bottle with water and use like that. But the bottle itself and all the threads seem to talk about a carrier oil before rubbing into belly etc. So I'm a little unsure as what to do? Would water and just spraying it be okay? or would I need to get another oil?

I got EPO too today - starting it late but the closer I get to potential induction talk the more I want to try.

Thanks in advance..

[Arimeh]

I put mine in almond kernal oil - just a few drops - its strong stuff and I didn't want contractions to be too strong (or start up when not ready) cos its not good for VBAC's apparently.

[kawazuki]

i used almond oil with mine
i used it from 39 weeks and i went 6 days over, but labour was very quick and not to painfull.

i dont think in water would work, though you can put it in an oil burner and the smell apparently helps as well.

[leeloo]

Hey Kamarine!

I've been burning it everyday with Jasmine and also had some made up by my aromatherapist... she said to use it during labour to help with the pains but it would also be ok to rub into my belly now because I'm so close to my due date.... its mixed with almond oil!

I tried it in buckets when I was 10 days late with DS1 and it did bugger all...

[ll80]

I mixed it with Olive oil and rubbed it on to my belly.

[Kamarine]

I might try the olive oil (Im assuming the stuff in the kitchen is the same stuff lol?) cause I'm not sure if we're going to the shops again for a while. Kicking myself when I realised. The only shop we will visit tomorrow will be a supermarket - do they stock the almond/apricot kernel oil?

I don't have an oil burner and I'm a bit nervous with them, we've got an over energised kitten and wooden floors. (So many breakages from her )


What ratio of oil/other stuff did you guys use?

Thanks again.

[CinderToriella]

ok silly question- what is thew clary sage used for?

[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?