Edens Garden Ginger Essential Oil- 100% Pure Premium Grade, Undiluted, Natural, Therapeutic, Aromatherapy, The Best for Diffuser, Skin, Candle, Kid Safe 10 ml (.33 fl oz)

I'm new to essential oil use with careful research, and this was one of the first two oils I ever bought, and from Eden's Garden. I had not had previously known experience with Clary Sage but like the benefits offered. I mainly bought this as a euphoric calming agent for bad days where my antidepressant doesn't help me enough. Secondary benefits are menstrual cycle use. And clary sage just smells beautiful- floral, herbal, feminine.This is one of many great essential oils with various uses. As mentioned, I mainly use as aromatherapy, usually at night. I will sniff it straight or apply a small amount. I've tried a dab on my third eye and it's not irritating to my skin but I seemed to get the slightest headache for a little bit, so it should mainly be diluted. I made a lovely linen spray using 20 drops, a half portion of vodka and half water. It does have such a great calming effect. It is advisable to avoid driving, and alcohol makes clary sage's effects more apparent. As far as menstrual use goes, I've only been through one occasion at the time of writing this review. I mixed a few drops with lotion and rubbed on my abdomen and lower back twice, and it relaxed my minor cramps well. I should note that I am on hormonal birth control so I do not currently experience a natural cycle, and do not experience intense symptoms as I once did so can't compare. I do know that clary sage may act in a way to mimic estrogens, and as far as I've read the full, long term effects aren't known but clary sage is known to be safe for most people. Ask a professional if estrogen is a risk factor for your health, and seek extensive information. Another purpose of clary sage is cosmetic use as a toner or scalp treatment to fight oily hair. I haven't yet tried the latter, but I've tried it as a toner a few times. It seemed to give my combination skin a bit of an oily effect and may have encouraged a few emerging spots. I have not fully explored its effects and results are inconclusive so far.I'm still experimenting with clary sage's uses, but I love its smell, antidepressant and pms relaxant effects. I am very happy with the Eden's Garden oils I've bought so far, they are great quality and unbeatable price. I am not a professional, all opinions and experiences are my own, and I encourage informed use of this product.

I'll admit to initially feeling skeptical because good quality Clary Sage oil is not so inexpensive. I'm happy that I suspended disbelief and made the purchase.One of the aspects of good Clary Sage is an earthy/smoky note that evolves and becomes more pronounced in the dry down. At first bright, almost like lemon, the smoke quality begins to emerge as the top note mellows. A fragrance similar to lavender is also present. This is consistent with the scent of the plant: break a bit off a leaf and you'll observe the same scents. Although this is not a blend, the characteristics of many plants and their extracted oils behave as though they are combined scents. It is that base note that tells me it's a good essential oil and the "real deal". The scent seemed to depart in entirety after about six hours. I used the undiluted Essential oil directly on my skin (I live dangerously, perhaps?) and was surprised that it dissipated so quickly. I'll try it in dilute form. Perhaps a good carrier oil will extend the life of the scent.As an aside: the prices for the oils are surprisingly low, so it's perhaps unfair to complain about the cost of shipping. It was a bit weird to pay about 3/4ths the price for shipping as the cost of two essential oils purchased in a single order. I assumed there would be a combined shipping cost, but this was not the case. The oils were shipped quickly and packed safely, which is always terrific. I suppose these folks need to eat and pay their utility bills like the majority of the rest of us. Considering such high quality at low cost, it's perhaps mean-spirited to expect not to pay double shipping for two oils sent in a single mailer via First Class mail. So what may appear less expensive than a competitor's product may indeed be offset by how that competitor structures their shipping prices.I would recommend including a couple of small vials of other Essential Oils as "Testers", which typically increases sales while taking a bit of the sting out of the high shipping costs.

I love this Clary Sage. It has a unique earthy scent that evokes a fresh green, woodsy and herbaceous environment. It is both relaxing and uplifting, so it is the perfect blend to mix with other oils as it seems to go with everything. Clary Sage displays its best characteristics when it is mixed with other complimentary oils. I have mixed it with Lavender, Sweet Orange, and Lemon oils to make a refreshing skin spray - Clary Sage brings the fruit scents to life. I also use it in my baths, which is a perfect way to unwind after a difficult day or week. It breaks through congestion when a cold has clogged my head and it works just as well for women's issues such as menstrual pain and hot flashes - acting to relax and soothe the tension that accompanies the discomforts and to lessen the shock of hormone changes. It is one of the best oils to use for women.I use this oil on a regular basis in various blends, so I am glad to find a source that provides excellent quality at a great price. The orders are shipped promptly in secure packaging. The contact I've had with them has always been positive and they have been quick to answer my queries. Edens Garden has earned my loyalty and I will definitely order more from them.