Application
The essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy. The oil is experienced by many as floral-sweet, while others perceive it as hay-like or like the smell of sweat. It is claimed to have euphoric, sexually stimulating and firming effects. For the same reason, it is often used in the perfume industry.
In the 17th century, alcoholic beverages were made that were flavored with oil from Clary Sage to enhance the intoxicating effect of the alcohol.
Variegated sage is also called Muscatel sage. The plant has been used to make cheap white wines taste like Muscatel wine.
Even today, the oil is used as a flavoring in many tobacco varieties.
Ingredients
Essential oil with, among other things, linalyl acetate, linalool, pinene and myrcene. In addition, sage contains saponin, phellandrene and various terpenes.
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