White Sage EO (20% Off)
Details
- Botanical Name: Salvia apiana Jeps.
- Origin: USA
- Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
- Plant Part: Leaves
- Cultivation: Conventional, Unsprayed
- Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
- Note: Middle to Top Note
- Aroma Families: Herbal, Camphor, Cineolic
- Aroma: Fresh, cooling, somewhat powerful, strongly camphoraceous aroma, with a mild cineolic aroma reminiscent of Rosemary.
- Contraindications: Avoid use on children up to 4 years of age; please see Safety Considerations below.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Overview
White Sage Essential Oil
Our White Sage, grown at a small family farm in Southern California, has a fresh, cooling, somewhat powerful, strongly camphoraceous aroma, with a mild cineolic aroma reminiscent of Rosemary. The plant is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, found mainly in the coastal sage scrub habitat of Southern California and Baja California, on the western edges of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts.1 Calming and cleansing, White Sage is traditionally used to make smudge sticks and for ceremonial purposes and is widely used as a soapless shampoo and conditioning rinse by Southern California Indians. Due to its popularity, over-harvesting of wild White Sage populations is an ongoing concern with conservationists and Native peoples. Mindful use of this precious essential oil obtained only from farmed sources is prudent.
Although many Americans know the common Sage (S. officinalis) found in gardens and kitchens, the less familiar White Sage (Salvia apiana) is a larger, hardier shrub whose silvery, evergreen leaves have been traditionally used for ceremonial cleansing.2 The aroma of White Sage can be diffused to refresh room environments, or a drop of the oil can be rubbed on the hands to clear energy between clients.3 Although there is very little data on White Sage essential oil, the broad constituent profile and the balance of potent aromatics indicates beneficial uses in diffusers or room sprays, massage and chest rubs, steams or saunas, or in specialized skincare preparations.
For information regarding the attributes of White Sage essential oil, please see;
- The New Book of Salvias, Betsy Clebsch and Carol D. Barner, 2003, pp. 34-6.
- Complete Aromatherapy Handbook, Susanne Fischer-Rizzi, 1990, p, 209.
Aromatic Profile: Fresh, cooling, somewhat powerful, strongly camphoraceous aroma, with a mild cineolic aroma reminiscent of Rosemary.
Appearance: Colorless, transparent, mobile liquid.
Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.
Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Geranium, Ginger, Hyssop, Laurel Leaf, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme.
Safety Considerations: Not to be applied to or near the face of infants or children up to 4 years of age.4 Avoid during pregnancy. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
1 Clebsch, Betsy and Carol D. Barner, The New Book of Salvias, 2003, pp. 34-6.
2 Fischer-Rizzi, Susanne. Complete Aromatherapy Handbook - Essential Oils for Radiant Health, 1990, p, 209.
3 Industry communication.
4 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 416.
The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.
Customer Reviews for White Sage EO (20% Off)
- Ages beautifully Review by Bobby'seven
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Rating Although I love this oil when it's fresh I came accross an old bottle I had from around 10 years ago that had around 1ml left. Almost all the camphorous notes are gone and it smells sweet almost like fizzy candy but in a sophisticated way. I would stash a bottle away just for that! Beautiful oil(Posted on 4/25/2023)
- Energizing Review by Brad
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Rating It has a penetrating camphorous, eucalyptus & rosemary-like scent. Out of ALL Essential oils, from mint to citruses, this one is the ONLY ONE that gives me motivation and helps fatigue.(Posted on 5/17/2021)
- Needs to be diluted to get scent Review by Allie
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Rating Many essential oils can be used neat without dilution. This is one that is so strong, it's almost overbearing at first with a penetrating camphor & eucalyptus scent & something else I can't describe. The drydown seems mildy camphorous & herbal with eucalyptus scent dissipating. Had to dilute because it was too strong to get an accurate scent profile. NOT like any other sage. Much stronger(Posted on 4/10/2021)
- Love white sage!! Review by Maidbyapryl
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Rating Smells just like white sage.(Posted on 5/26/2020)
This is the real deal!!
- Sourcing is Important Review by Native Plants of SoCal
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Rating I'm happy to endorse companies that utilize small business farms for their products. Thank you, Eden. Always ask for reputable and ethically sourced white sage (Salvia apiana), since many bulk suppliers rip the sage out of the wild, harming more than just the sage. Poaching in the diminishing Southern California wild leads many native plants to concern lists and potentially endangerment, meaning the availability and price only increases until the plant goes the way of the Silphium (loved to death).(Posted on 2/19/2020)
- Ceremonial Smudge Stick Review by Eva
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Rating I would have to agree with all reviews on here. Such a pleasant and potent aroma. I felt like I was in a quite and bright space with a light breeze when smelling this. Almost like sitting in a field, it doesn't have that scent but it brings forth that sense of calm. I am definitely buying a larger bottle of this soon.(Posted on 3/6/2017)
- Smudge. Review by sarah
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Rating Smells exactly like a smudge stick. Very potent medicine. I mixed this and Organic Sage and bam, powerhouse.(Posted on 10/10/2014)
- Great pick Review by Healing Lotus
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Rating I requested this as a sample because I use sage for ceremonial clearing. When I opened the vial I was blown away by the wonderful earthy aroma. I put a few drops into the diffuser and the scent filled my home with a wonderfully grounding feel. I will surely be ordering a bottle of this.(Posted on 3/15/2013)
- Good medicine Review by DrJeanPD
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Rating Ordered at 6 p.m. on the 20th and received on the 23rd - opened the bottle and on first sniff I recognized this sage - memories of drum circles and special friends flooded in. Neat on the skin it is stronger than on the test strip, responds readily to body heat and opens to a warm "twigs" & herbal note. It has strong medicine scent (camphor) to keep in mind when considering it for perfume but quick test showed that applied neat to the wrist with clary sage over it works really well; also works well layered with an incense perfume blend (amber/cedar/champa etc.) It will be my go-to note for blends with these ingredients, when healing and/or spiritual wisdom are intended.(Posted on 2/24/2013)