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Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential
Oil Profile

Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with numerous branches; ash-colored. scaly bark and bears opposite, leathery, thick leaves which are lustrous and dark green above and downy white underneath. The pale blue, sometimes white, relatively small, flowers grow in short axillary racemes, arranged in false whorls on the upper parts of the branches, blooming during April and May, or later in cooler climates. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. ....more


Botanical Name:Rosmarinus officinalis L.
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Family:Lamiaceae
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Synonyms:Rosmarinus coronarium, compass plant, incensier.
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See Also:
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Parts Used:Fresh flowering tops
Extraction Method:Steam Distillation.
Colour:Colorless or pale yellow liquid.
Consistency:Thin
Aroma Description:Strong, fresh, minty, ferbaceous, camphorous
Historical Uses:Major use in soaps, cosmetics, hair preparations, perfumes and household sprays.
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Blends well with:Geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, ravensara, sandalwood, thyme linalol.
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Modern Uses:Used to treat 'nerves', digestive disorders, gas, palsy, weak memory, dizziness, migraine, dandruff, jaundice, consumption, and menstrual pains. Also stimulates hair growth, restores appetite, clears sight. Used in spicy, herbaceous flavours and fragrance compounds for all purposes
Cautions:Non toxic, non irritant, non sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid if prone to epileptic attacks. Do not use if suffering from high blood pressure.
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Aromatherapy Uses:
Digestive System - Fermentative enterocolitis
Genito-urinary System - Cystitis
Nervous System - Multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety.
Respiratory System - Bronchitis, otitis, sinusitis.
Refreshing and stimulating, raises blood pressure. Promotes menstruation, Relieves muscle & joint pain. Good for cellulite and poor circulation. Good for oily, acne skin, promotes hair growth. Avoid if pregnant.
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 Main Constituents, %
 1,8-Cineole 50
 Myrcene 7
 α-PInene 11
 β-Pinene 1
 Camphor 10
 Borneol 1 - 2
 Bornyl acetate 2 - 3
 Adulteration
 Physical Actions
Anelgesic, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, fingicidal, hepatic, htpertensive, nervine, parasiticide, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory, adrenal cortex, hepatobiliary), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nervous, general) vulnerary.

 Toxicity
LD50 - (oral) rat >5g/kg; (dermal) rabbit >5g/kg;
Irritation/Sensitisation - Nil at 10% (human)
Phototoxicity - Not available





        
        
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