Rosemary Oil
 
Name
 Rosemary Oil
Code
Scientific Name
Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Name
 Rosemary Oil
Extraction Method
Steam distillation of the flowering tops. Inferior grade oils are distilled from the whole plant.
Characteristics
A colourless or pale yellow mobile liquid with a strong, fresh, minty - herbaceous scent and a woody-balsamic undertone. Poor quality oils have a strong camphoraceous note.
Main Constituents
Mainly pinenes, camphene, limonene, cineol, borneol with camphor, linalol, terpineol, octanone, bornyl acetate, among others.
Properties
Analgesic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, fungicidal, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, parasiticide, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory, adrenal cortex, hepatobilinary), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nervous, general), vulnerary.
Key Qualities
Stimulant (nervous and mentorl), analgesic, tonic (to the nervous system), strengthening, restorative, purifying, protective, reviving, refreshing.
Blends well with
Olibanum, lavender, lavendin, citronella, oregano, thyme, pine basil, peppermint, labdanum, elimi, cedarwood, petitgrain, cinnamon and other spice oils.
Safety Data
Non-toxic, non-irritant (in dilution only), non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to be used by epileptics.
Cautions
Avoid during pregnancy. There is a remote chance that the oil may trigger an epileptic attack in prone subjects. Rosemary essence mary irritate sensitive skin, so use in low to medium concentrations.
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