Rosemary Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Chemotype: Cineole
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flowering tops
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Strong, fresh, camphor-like and with a woody-balsamic undertone
Largest Producing Countries: Spain, France, and Tunisia

Traditional Use: Best known for its aid in memory and hair loss. It is also considered a symbol of love, and the sprigs have been traditionally used in wedding ceremonies.

Properties: Analgesic, antiarthritic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, cordial, decongestant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary

Benefits: Colds, constipation, coughs, dandruff, diarrhea, fainting, flatulence, flu, fluid retention, greasy hair, hangovers, headache, hysteria, insect repellant, memory loss, mental fatigue, migraine, muscle aches and pains, nervous disorders, sinus problems, slow circulation, sore muscles, tonic, varicose veins, whooping cough, wounds. Rosemary oil has many applications. Diffusing the oil into the air will disinfect the room. Using the oil in a massage oil may help with sore muscles.

Blends Well With: Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, cinnamon, citronella, clary sage, elemi, eucalyptus , frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, oregano, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, tea tree, thyme

Of Interest: Rosmarinus is Latin for dew (ros) of the sea (marinus).

Safety Data: Avoid in epilepsy, hypertension, and while pregnant. Avoid with homeopathics.