Clary Sage Essential Oil

fairytalescbs · 03-24-2007, 07:42 PM

Can someone remember me what clary sage essential oil is used for? I recd it in my doula workshop. I remember it shouldn't be used after the mom is 5 cm. Please remind me of its use. TIA.

PS: I don't like the smell of it, so I won't be using it.

HerthElde · 03-24-2007, 07:53 PM

Are you sure it maybe shouldn't be used before 5 cm? Its action is supposed to be sedative and everything I've read says not to use during pregnancy. HTH!

1stimestar · 03-24-2007, 08:43 PM

This is one of the reasons that doulas are not supposed to use essential oils on their clients unless you are also a trained herbalist.

fairytalescbs · 03-24-2007, 09:05 PM

Georganne,

I don't use essential oils for doula work unless the family brings them. I use them for my personal use (as I don't take meds since I'm TTC). However, I was wondering what it was for since I recd it.

Also, as a part of my midwifery training I have to take a class on herbs- so I'll learn all about herbs and their uses.

1stimestar · 03-24-2007, 11:11 PM

Ok good. I use Clary Sage a lot to ease my lungs when they hurt (overworked from running with a sled dog team in too cold air). It's also relaxing in general.

fairytalescbs · 03-25-2007, 07:46 AM

That's a good use! I wondering if it would be relaxing for me to use over the summer after I workout (I'm too busy to workout until May). Only problem is I don't find the smell very relaxing- maybe I'm just too relaxed right now. But I'll give it a try.

1stimestar · 03-25-2007, 02:30 PM

If you don't like it, don't use it. I can't imagine it being very relaxing if you think it stinks lol. But also, it smells different if you are not smelling it straight from the bottle. I put a few drops in a pan of boiling water and put it on the stove. Of course, I live in the Arctic Desert and in the winter it is very dry here as all the moisture if frozen out of the air. So it's nice to put a bit of humidity back in the air.

demetria · 03-27-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stimestar

This is one of the reasons that doulas are not supposed to use essential oils on their clients unless you are also a trained herbalist.

Actually it would not be an herbalist, but an aromatherapist.
Aromatherapy shouldn't just be used in a birth room by anyone, you are correct.

I am curious why your training gave you an essential oil? Was it a midwifery class and not a doula training?

fairytalescbs · 03-28-2007, 06:14 AM

It came with a packet of samples I recd. I contacted someone from my training after reading the replies or here and doing some research. She didn't receive any essential oils, nor did her roommate. So I'm thinking it was placed in bag in error. I hope that's the case. I'll contact the trainer.

Like I said before I only use essential oils for personal use. Actually, I only use peppermint when I'm feeling ill. However, one day I may want to use essential oils with my midwife clients. But when that day comes I will have attended many training classes and will hopefully be certifyied as a aromatherapist.

Demetria, did you get my PM and e-mail? I'm interested in getting info from you.

DouLaura · 03-29-2007, 12:26 PM

clary sage can actually be used to help get contractions going hence the reason for not using during pregnancy. And also the reason a doula wouldn't want to use it unless she is also trained in oils.

emmabella · 03-29-2007, 12:39 PM

Here you go, "Using Clary Sage During Delivery": http://www.amazingpregnancy.com/preg...icles/454.html
DouLara is right, it can help strengthen and/or regulate contractions that are futzy. I have used it before during labor with mama's permission, usually blended with Lavender.

herbalmama · 04-02-2007, 10:45 AM

Hey I'm new here, but just wanted to point out that an herbalist is trained in all areas of herbs, including aromatherapy. In all honesty, most herbal programs teach far more than an aromatherapy program since they cover all aspects of the herb, not just the essential oil.

Birth Goddess · 04-02-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by herbalmama

Hey I'm new here, but just wanted to point out that an herbalist is trained in all areas of herbs, including aromatherapy. In all honesty, most herbal programs teach far more than an aromatherapy program since they cover all aspects of the herb, not just the essential oil.

Not all herbal programs cover aromatherapy completely, though. Some don't cover any aromatherapy. They are very distinct disciplines in my opinion. An aromatherapist specializes in blending essential oils, so I'm not sure why you would think they would need to be an expert in the application of the whole herb. Though I think it would be fair to say that many herbalists are also interested in aromatherapy, it is not necessary to study herbalism in depth to become a qualified aromatherapist. Knowledge of both is fabulous, but knowledge of either one independently is also incredibly valuable.

Jacquie.

herbalmama · 04-03-2007, 12:34 AM

hmmm.... I am going to have to respectfully disagree. Since I am new here and this is kind of off topic, I will spare the in depth reasons, but I do want to clarify that I am not saying one has to be an herbalist to understand aromatherapy, simply that it adds to the understanding of the science.

1stimestar · 04-03-2007, 01:36 AM

Hope you stick around until you are not new lol. Welcome to alldoulas.