Clary Sage

[Guest guest]

Hi!

 

I love Clary Sage and have used it often...though

now I am going to restrict my use of it until there is

some further research into it. Currently I am waiting

for some info on Clary Sage...there seems to be a

possibility that Clary Sage can promote the growth

of fibroids in women....this info was posted on

another list. The person who posted this learned of

it during a class presentation...I wrote to her and

she is going to try and get the info...with referrances.

Someone else had posted of knowing of a similliar

incident...so till something can be proved or

disproved...I personally will stay away from my

beloved Clary

 

I do not know if the problem comes from inhaling

or dermal application...nor do I know if it will cause

you to develop fibroids..it seems these women had

the fibroids prior to using...they just gre bigger and

required surgery.

 

I know there are a few others...here...from that

listing...as I have been having trouble receiving

all of the postings there...maybe you would have

something to add to this?

 

Take Care!

 

Jen in CT

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Hi Jen,

 

I currently studying a course in Anatomy & Physiology, Body Massage, and

Clinical Aromatherapy, but as I've only been studying for 4-5 months I may

not have all the answers.

 

As I see it Fibroids are tumours which tend to grow in response to excess

oestrogen levels and shrink after menopause. Fibroids are the most common

pelvic neoplasm and occur in about 30% of women over age 35.

Now Clary Sage is thought to have oestrogen like properties and this is

where the link is probably being made with fibroids. I have consulted

several of my aromatherapy books (Essential oil safety, Tisserand/Balacs;

Aromatherapy for health professionals, Price/Price; Medical Aromatherapy,

Kurt Schnaubelt) and I could not find anything to say that Clary Sage would

promote fibroids.

 

There was just one line in Medical Aromatherapy which said " Caution: May

cause complications with conditions sensitive to oestrogen " .

 

I hope this is of some help, Gary

 

 

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<Jeninct2

> I love Clary Sage and have used it often...though

> now I am going to restrict my use of it until there is

> some further research into it.

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginny,

I use clary sage quiet a bit in the bath, mixing it with valerian which has

a lovely sedative effective after a hard day and I also use it in massage

with chamomile, both blends are just bliss.

Blessings

Karen in the UK.