Clary Sage Use & Estrogen

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The following quote is from an old thread, but it applies to my question.

 

> " Hormone like: stimulates estrogen (?NEF), testosterone (?NEF).

>

> She is making it clear that this statement is not a proven one and she

> herself doubts the credibility .. but she is reporting traditional uses.

> We must take the time to read the instructions in the manual .. and the

> time to read the " How To Use This Manual " portion because it is clearly

> stated that NEF means that there is uncertainty on that claim.

 

In the oils chart, Clary has a similar ((NEF) no question mark) notation on its

warning to

not use it with endometriosis and other estrogen-dependent conditions. In the

Clinical

Index, under Endocrine System - estrogen stimulants, it has (?) plus (NEF

possible with

use of herb), which, btw, is for all the EOs in this particular listing. The

EOs listed

under estrogen-like have no notations at all.

 

I understand what the notations mean, and that there is uncertainty about the

action/use

and/or warnings. So where does that leave us with Clary and its use by women

who have

endo, breast cysts, etc? Is it or is it not safe to use? Can it be used with a

caution

to be on the lookout for increased or worsened symptoms (that may or may not be

caused by

the use of Clary)? Does the warning apply to all uses, or only for those that

involve

absorbtion through the skin? Is this a case where it is better to not use it at

all

rather than taking a chance?

 

This discussion has come up on another list I'm on, and a number of women on

this list are

either pre-menopausal or menopausal. Some of them have endo, or other

estrogen-dependent

conditions (none of them cancers). Clary is the number one recommended EO for

female

hormone problems, but it has actions and warnings that are uncertain. The EOs

listed

under estrogen stimulants include many frequently used (in whatever application

or

product) ones, including Chamomiles, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Geranium, and

Lavender.

 

So what's a woman to do under these circumstances? Should they toss their Clary

in the

trash? Are there EOs absolutely (and with no uncertainty) safe to use with

endo, etc that

can help with female hormone issues? My head is beginning to hurt from trying

to sort

this all out.

 

Carol