Aqua oleum clary sage essential oil 10mlclary sage is one of the oils you are strongly advised to stay away from during your pregnancy due to its labour inducing properites however it can be extremely beneficial to you when you are in labour it has a narcotic effect and also possesses analgesic properties so it can be used blended into a carrier oil which your birth partner massages into your lower back dropped onto a handkerchief and used for inhalations some women use this as a substi