Clary Sage Hydrolat (Hydrosol - Floral Water)

Plant family: Lamiaceae

Indulge in the soothing benefits of Clary Sage hydrolat. Relieve discomfort during periods and menopause, while enjoying its astringent, toning, and skin-friendly properties for oily skin.

Hydrolats are gentle and effective. Known as hydrosols they are aromatic waters produced by steam distillation of botanical materials used during the production of essential oils. Containing the most water-soluble chemicals from plant materials and microscopic drops of essential oils.

Hydrolats can last for up to two years if they are kept cool and dark (preferably refrigerated).

Spray Tops Available in 100ml only, 500ml, 1000ml, 5000ml screw tops 

Soil Association Natural Accreditation
Natural refers to what is contained in the product. Natural products should come from natural sources, like plants, minerals and flowers. Learn more about the COSMOS Natural Accreditation here. 

The Plant & Properties

A stout biennial or perennial herb growing up to 1 metre high. It has large hairy leaves, green with a hint of purple and small blue flowers. Clary is very closely related to Spanish and Garden Sage, both of which are used to create Essential Oils

Calms cramps, PMS; hormone balancer; helpful with menopause, hot flushes; astringent and toning for oily skin; pain-relieving throughout labour; anti-spasmodic and gentle anti-inflammatory; may emotionally support addiction withdrawal; anti-depressant. Maintains healthy skin

Uses

Hydrolats can be combined into blends and synergies based on their properties and their scent to create health–promoting essences.

Skin Treatments: Use hydrolats as cleansers and toners, to make masks and for facial spritzers. Either use 50/50 with purified water or undiluted.

Room Refreshers: Spray liberally around pets, cooking areas, bedrooms and other areas of your environment. Particularly useful in the office to help prevent the spread of disease.

Mouthwash and Gargle: Dilute 1:10 for children and 1:4 for adults for gargles and mouthwashes to help strengthen gums, freshen breath, relieve sore throats, ulcers, thrush and toothache.

Health Drink: To help promote a healthy, balanced body, dilute 200 ml of hydrolat into 1 litre of water and drink throughout the day.

Baths: Add up to 100 ml to an adult bath and 50 ml to a child’s bath. Hydrolats can also be used in sitz baths.

Compress: Soak a cloth in hydrolat and compress to the area being treated. For a hot compress, use a hot cloth, and for a cold compress, use a cold cloth. Wrap up the area with plastic film and leave for 30 minutes.

Safety Data 

Clary Sage Hydrolat Safety Data