Rosemary Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Rosemary officinalis 1,8 Cineol ct

Rosemary in Latin is 'ros marinus' meaning 'dew of the sea'. An important culinary perennial herb, it grows in shrubs with leathery, needle-like silver-green leaves and small blue flowers. A native species to the Mediterranean, it now has spread throughout Europe, North Africa, various Middle Eastern countries and the state of California in the USA.

This rosemary essential oil is steam distilled from the branches and leaves of Rosemary herbs wild grown in Morocco.This Rosemary essential oil has a bright pine and eucalyptus-like menthol top note, a slightly sweet, orange-like middle note and undertones of light wildflower honey and cedar shavings.

It blends well with: Eucalyptus radiata, Basil, Peppermint and Pine oils.

Rosemary's long history includes use by grave-robbing bandits during the plague of the 1400's - the thieves doused themselves in 'Four Thieves Vinegar' (a mixture including Rosemary leaf, Clove, Lemon and Cinnamon) to protect themselves from infection while going about their 'business'. Folklore tells us the flowers of Rosemary were once white, and turned red forever when the Virgin Mary placed her cloak over the bush.

Rosemary has also been classically used for stimulating the mind, enhancing clarity, relieving stiffness of joints, and stimulating healthy hair growth.

Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antiparasitic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Cephalic, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Cictrisant, Cytophylactic, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Hepatic, Hypertensive, Nervine, Restorative, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stimulant (adrenal cortex, circulatory, hepatobiliary), Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic (nervous system and general), Vulnerary. (See Definitions.)

This Rosemary essential oil is the chemotype 1,8 Cineol and is especially useful against staph and strep bacteria.

Dermatological:

• Promotes hair growth
• Deters hair loss

Psychological:

• Mental stimulant
• Strengthens focus and awareness
• Can increase memory and recall
• Stimulates blood flow to the brain

Muscles & Joints:

• Quells pain associated with rheumatism and arthritis
• Balances hypertension (in small doses)
• Balances hypotension (in higher doses

Respiratory System:

• Cures bronchial, lung and chest infections

• Diffuse to receive the psychological and respiratory benefits
• The warming qualities of Rosemary aid with arthritic joints and rheumatism, being used in compresses, baths, or in massage blends

This oil has a lower ketone content than the Verbenone chemotype, thus it is considered a safer essential oil (though the keytones in the Verbenone type make it even more effective for skin care).

Avoid use during pregnancy. Not recommended for use by people with high blood pressure, any history of epilepsy or other seizures.