CLARY SAGE
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Clary Sage is the superhero of essential oils for labor! It is primarily know for encouraging the regularity and effectiveness of contractions, but it has many other uses as well. Clary Sage is the MOST SEDATIVE of all essential oils, increases mental clarity and decreases the perception of pain- these are the positive side effects of its main action of improving the efficacy of contractions. It has been compared to an herbal Oxytocin (Petocin) and should therefore should be used with knowledge and awareness. Use Clary in labor when contractions are slow to progress or inefficient. Once contractions are strong and regular, substitute Clary Sage with other essential oils that decrease the perception of pain (such as Frankincense, Roman Chamomile, or Black Pepper).
People often ask me if Clary Sage can be used in late term (postterm) pregnancies to bring on labor. From a research perspective, there are several studies on its benefits for lessoning labor pain and regulating contractions but not any statistically significant evidence showing Clary Sage to be beneficial for actually starting labor. Anecdotal evidence says differently. I interviewed midwives all over the world to learn from their clinical experience and several have had a positive outcome by using either Clary Sage or Geranium in postterm pregnancies..
Jill Ghormley, ND, writes, "I use essential oils a lot in my practice for support for babies and moms. Today I had a pregnant patient come in struggling with getting the birthing process going since tomorrow she will be at 42 weeks! I did visceral manipulation and essential oil support to get the labor moving along. I tried visceral manipulation with lavender and Clary Calm stick and got the baby to drop after 20 minutes. Still progressing but soon-to-be mama is on her way tonight."
Those wishing to try this for themselves can apply Clary Sage topically to the lower back and below the belly (once their caring midwife of physician has given the okay!). Alternative, dilute to one drop each of Clary Sage and Geranium per teaspoon (5mL) of massage oil and rub into the hips, lower back, and under the belly every hour during the day. Also play tennis for best results!
In postpartum, Clary Sage in used topically for afterpains, and aromatically to encourage the first lactation, and balance hormones.
Other indications for this oil include: night sweats, hormonal dis-regulation, respiratory support, anxiousness, irritability, troubled sleep, histrionic behavior, and postpartum blues.
PRECAUTIONS:
Make sure to use Salvia sclera not Salvia officinalis! Avoid until mother is to term and when there is poor positioning of the fetus. Avoid with alcohol and when postpartum bleeding (lochia) is heavy.
People often ask me if Clary Sage can be used in late term (postterm) pregnancies to bring on labor. From a research perspective, there are several studies on its benefits for lessoning labor pain and regulating contractions but not any statistically significant evidence showing Clary Sage to be beneficial for actually starting labor. Anecdotal evidence says differently. I interviewed midwives all over the world to learn from their clinical experience and several have had a positive outcome by using either Clary Sage or Geranium in postterm pregnancies..
Jill Ghormley, ND, writes, "I use essential oils a lot in my practice for support for babies and moms. Today I had a pregnant patient come in struggling with getting the birthing process going since tomorrow she will be at 42 weeks! I did visceral manipulation and essential oil support to get the labor moving along. I tried visceral manipulation with lavender and Clary Calm stick and got the baby to drop after 20 minutes. Still progressing but soon-to-be mama is on her way tonight."
Those wishing to try this for themselves can apply Clary Sage topically to the lower back and below the belly (once their caring midwife of physician has given the okay!). Alternative, dilute to one drop each of Clary Sage and Geranium per teaspoon (5mL) of massage oil and rub into the hips, lower back, and under the belly every hour during the day. Also play tennis for best results!
In postpartum, Clary Sage in used topically for afterpains, and aromatically to encourage the first lactation, and balance hormones.
Other indications for this oil include: night sweats, hormonal dis-regulation, respiratory support, anxiousness, irritability, troubled sleep, histrionic behavior, and postpartum blues.
PRECAUTIONS:
Make sure to use Salvia sclera not Salvia officinalis! Avoid until mother is to term and when there is poor positioning of the fetus. Avoid with alcohol and when postpartum bleeding (lochia) is heavy.
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