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Botanical name: Salvia sclarea
Family Lamiaceae, the mint family
Therapeutic actions
Anti-depressive: uplifting to mood
Anti-diabetic: control blood glucose levels in people with diabetes
Anti-convulsive: arrests or controls convulsions
Anti-fungal: destroys fungal infections
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Anti-septic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Astringent: contracts, tightens and binds tissues
Analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain
Anxiolytic
Restorative Nervine: strengthens or tones the nerves and nervous system
Sedative: reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation
Tonic: strengthens and improves bodily performance
Warming