Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis

Description:

An aromatic, shrubby evergreen bush up to 6ft/2m high with silvery green leaves and pale blue flowers.

Actions:

Analgesic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, fungicidal, hepatic, hypertensor, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the fresh flowering tops or in Spain from the whole plant..

Characteristics:

A colourless or pale yellow mobile liquid with a strong, minty-herbaceous, woody balsamic scent. It blends well with frankincense, lavender, citronella, basil, thyme, pine, peppermint, elemi, cedarwood, petitgrain and spice oils

Perfume:

Scent:

Penetrating, fresh, camphoraceous, woody-balsamic, strong

Key Qualities:

Stimulant (nervous and mental), analgesic, tonic (to the nervous system), strengthening, restorative, purifying, protective, reviving, refreshing

Odour Intensity:

Medium High

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Acne, dermatitis, eczema, lice, scabies, hair and scalp

Circulation, Muscles & Joints:

Arteriosclerosis, fluid retention, gout, muscular pain, neuralgia, palpitations, poor circulation, varicose veins, rheumatism

Digestive System:

Colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders, jaundice

Reproductive System:

Dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea

Respiratory System:

Asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough.

Immune System:

Colds, flu, infections

Nervous System:

Headaches, hypotension, nervous exhaustion, stress related disorders

Safety Data:

WARNING: This oil should not be used by people suffering from epilepsy or during pregnancy

This oil can be purchased at Tamsha for Essential Oils

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