Current Uses
Prized for its aromatic qualities, clary sage is used primarily in the perfumery industry. It is used in lesser quantity by vermouth, wine, and liqueur manufacturers to give spirits an aromatic lift.
Clary sage provokes thoughtful concentration and elevated mood when used as an essential oil in aromatherapy.
History
Origins
Mentioned in Nicholas Culpepper’s Complete Herbal (1653) to have been used as a way to clear the eyes by using the mucilaginous coating surrounding the seed to attract foreign objects.