Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil

Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

This rosemary is high in camphor content.  It is works well in a massage blend for sore muscles and arthritis.  It is also uplifting and cleanses the mind.  Perfect to use prior to a meeting or while studying.

Family: Lamiaceae

Also known as: Common rosemary, camphor rosemary, compass plant

Distribution: Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area. It is now mainly grown in the US, Russia, the Middle East, France, Spain, Tunisia, & Morocco. Spain and Tunisia are the major producers of rosemary essential oil at this time.

Extraction: Steam distillation of the fresh flowering tops produces the highest quality oil. However, the stems and leaves are often used in distillation.

Characteristics: Rosemary essential oil is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a fresh, strong, herbaceous scent, with a woody undertone.

Actions: Analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti rheumatic, antiseptic, astingent, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant.