Rosemary

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	Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis, SD, Wild, Spain.

Essential oil for use in aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Characteristics and Uses

Research on the use of Rosemary essential oil

Rosemarinus officinalis, R. coronarium

Family - Lamiaceae

Region = Tunisia, France, and Spain

Color = clear to a slight yellow tint

Aroma = Strong, minty, camphoraceous with a slightly woody scent

Plant Description: The plant is a shrubby bush 6 feet tall with silvery-green, needle-shaped leaves and pale blue flowers. The bush is strongly aromatic.

Aromatherapy Uses

Rosemary essential oil is a popular oil in Aromatherapy where it revives, warms, stimulates and restores. Excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet and mind, allowing concentration. One notable characteristic of this oil is that it can provide effective pain relief without the sedative properties of many other oils that provide pain relief. Perfect in sports rubs to maintain suppleness. Helps combat water retention and cellulite. Good hair tonic. An 'ideal pick me up'. Combats fatigue and clears stuffy atmosphere. Rosemary essential oil's effect on the central nervous system suggests that it might be of some help in degenerative conditions such as multiple sclerosis or chronic fatigue syndrome.

Source: leaves or flowering tops
production method: steam distillation
traditional use: antiseptic, muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner

Perfume Note=Middle

Blends with: lavender, lavandin, citronella, thyme, basil, peppermint, labdanum, elemi, cedarwood, cinnamon

Main constituents:- Borneol, camphene, camphor, cineol, lineol, pinene, terpineol.

Precaution = Do not use when pregnant, or with high blood pressure, epilepsy, mild skin irritant.

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Note: This information is a summary of data from books and articles by various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.

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