Sage Essential OilÂ
Salvia triloba L., also known as Anatolian Sage or Greek Sage, is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family and native to Greece and Turkey.
Sage essential oil is produced by steam distillation from the aromatic leaves of the plant. The leaf contains approximately 1 to3 % essential oil. The main components of Sage essential oil are alpha-Pinene, beta-Pinene, Camphene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, 1,8 Cineole, Camphor, Borneol, and alpha-Terpinyl Acetate. The main phenolic component in this essential oil is Rosmarinic Acid, which has high antioxidant activity.
Sage essential oil has strong antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, antihyperglycemic, and antihypertensive activities. Natural antioxidants contained in Sage essential oil help to reduce oxidative stress and prevent mutagenesis and cancer. Sage has been widely used in traditional medicine due to Its cholesterol-lowering, antispasmodic, appetizer, carminative, and diuretic effects.
Directions:
Sage essential oil may be applied via inhalation or topically. Before using this essential oil, carefully read Warning & Safety Requirements.
To apply to the skin, do not use undiluted essential oils on your skin.
Used topically, thanks to its wound healing, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, Sage essential oil is used in skin repair Ointments.
Warning & Safety Requirements:
- If you are pregnant or lactating, please consult with your doctor before using any product containing essential oils.
- For external use only.
- Can cause skin irritation, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Not suitable for children.
Storage Conditions:
Store oils in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
References:
- [1]. Elmas, S. and O. Elmas, Salvia fruticosa’nın (Anadolu Adaçayı) Terapötik Etkileri. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, 4(1): p. 114-137. 2021.
- [2]. Dincer, C, Topuz, A., Sahin-Nadeem, H., Ozdemir, K. S., Cam, I., Tontul, I. Gokturk, R., Ay, S. A comparative study on phenolic composition, antioxidant activity and essential oil content of wild and cultivated sage (Salvia fruticosa Miller) as influenced by storage. Industrial Crops and Products v39, 2012
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