# Sage Vitality essential oil

> Dietary-labeled sage oil (Salvia officinalis), a potent culinary herb oil to use sparingly and briefly per label directions.

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Type: Vitality (dietary) oil

## At a glance

- **Botanical name:** Salvia officinalis
- **Extraction:** Distilled
- **Aroma:** Earthy, savory, pungent
- **Origin:** Mediterranean

## Key constituents

- **Thujone** (20-45%) — The dominant, characteristically pungent compound in sage oil
- **Camphor** (5-25%) — Adds a sharp, medicinal note
- **1,8-Cineole** — Contributes a fresh, herbaceous top note

## How to use it

- **In the kitchen:** 1 drop replaces a pinch of dried sage in stuffing or sauces, per label.
- **In savory dishes:** Add gradually to brown-butter sauces or roasted squash, per label.

## Safety

- Contains thujone — use only a drop, keep it short-term rather than daily, and avoid if pregnant or nursing; per label directions and out of reach of children.


_Educational reference only — not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease._