Clary Sage Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by doTERRA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Clary Sage against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Clary Sage is a dietary supplement by doTERRA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and anxiety, menstrual cramps, menopause symptoms.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Clary Sage by doTERRA
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: clary sage (Salvia sclarea), an essential oil traditionally used in aromatherapy. There are no other inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for clary sage is limited. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), postoperative pain, or dysmenorrhea (period cramps).
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means we don't have solid clinical data yet to say either way.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Clary sage essential oil is generally well tolerated when used as a diluted oil for aromatherapy, but it should not be taken by mouth. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy because it is traditionally linked to uterine activity.
There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding — talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh what's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for clary sage with any medications. If you take prescription drugs and want to use this product, run your medications through the checker on this page or ask your doctor or pharmacist to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Clary sage is an essential oil used mainly for aromatherapy, and no drug interactions are documented for it. It's not meant to be swallowed.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or thinking of using it alongside any medications, check in with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Clary Sage, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Clary Sage by doTERRA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Clary Sage | 60 mg | -- |
| Salvia sclarea | 15 mL | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
For aromatic or topical use.
For internal use dilute 1 drop in 4 fl oz of liquid.
Precautions
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.
Keep out of reach of children.
If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Formula
Saliva sclarea 15 ml
FDA Statement of Identity
Essential Oil Supplement
General Statements
CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade
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Clary Sage by doTERRA label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Clary Sage by doTERRA
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.
Clary Sage
No knowninteractions
Clary sage is a Mediterranean herb most often used as an essential oil for aromatherapy and to ease stress or menstrual discomfort. Evidence for these...
Clary Sage monograph & interactionsClary Sage by doTERRA Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Clary Sage. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Clary Sage, from the product label.
doTERRA
See all doTERRA products- Name
- doTERRA Intl, LLC
- Street Address
- 389 South 1300 West
- City
- Pleasant Grove
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84062
Clary Sage by doTERRA: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Clary Sage’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Clary Sage's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Clary Sage 2 references
- Ou, M. C., Hsu, T. F., Lai, A. C., Lin, Y. T., and Lin, C. C. Pain relief assessment by aromatic essential oil massage on outpatients with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial. J Obstet.Gynaecol.Res 2012;38(5):817-822. PubMed
- Amirhosseini M, Dehghan M, Mangolian Shahrbabaki P, Pakmanesh H. Effectiveness of aromatherapy for relief of pain, nausea, and vomiting after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a randomized controlled trial. Complement Med Res 2020:1-9. Online ahead of print. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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