Major Constituents:
monoterpenes: a-thujene, camphene, a-pinene, myrcene, limonene, b-pinene, a-terpenines, paracymene, terpinolene, cis & transocimenes
sesquiterpenes: aromadendrene, a-humulene-4, d-cadinenes, a-maaliene, B-copaene
hydrocarbons: cis- & trans-2-methyl-3-methylene-hept-5-ene
alcohols: 1-octen-3-ol, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, a-terpineol, borneol, thujanol-4, p-cymenol-8, salviol
ketones: a-thujone, b-thujone, camphor
oxides: 1.8 cineole, caryophyllene oxide
coumarins: aesculetinen

Traditional Uses: antifungal(candida), antimicrobial, anti-infectious, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bactericidal, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, stimulant, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, depurative, digestive

Skin: inflamed skin, oily secretions(skin and hair), aids dermatitis, psoriasis, skin ulcers, cold sores, radiation burns, zona (MDR) (herpes, shingles), insect bites, cuts, aids formation of scar tissue, useful in regenerative skin care, shines hair, promotes growth, reduces alopecia

Respiratory: increases resorption ability for mucus membranes of respiratory tract, aids coughs, catarrh, acute and chronic bronchitis, asthma, colds, flu, sinusitis

Muscular/Skeletal: fibrositis, rheumatoid arthritis, painful muscles, stiff neck, eases trembling and palsy, elderly debility, sciatica, lumbago, joint pain, hydrates connective tissue(?)

Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: regulates circulation, arrests bleeding, aids varicosities, dissolves excess cholesterol

Immune: immune stimulant, colds, flu, bacterial infections, viral meningitis

Digestive: tonic to digestion, combats intestinal putrefaction, clears mucus from liver, stimulates gall bladder, raises blood sugar levels, aids elimination of toxins,

Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: estrogen-like, regulates menstrual cycle, induces menstruation, pre & menopausal sweating, aids vaginal thrush, genital herpes(MDR),

Nervous Brain/ Mind: viral meningitis, viral neuritis; eases depression, mental strain and exhaustion, quickens the senses

Emotional/Energetic: Sage is known as an herb of wisdom increasing intuition and self awareness, purifies and clears unwanted energy from the person or environment, eases rigidity

Blends well with: clary sage, geanium, ginger, lavender, orange, vetiver, niaouli, rosemary, tea tree

Satety Data: Avoid during pregnancy, with epilepsy and high blood pressure, use with care.

SOURCES:
Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997

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