Rosemary Oil 1/2 oz.
Product Description
ROSEMARY ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS
A powerful mental stimulant which aids memory and concentration, restores vitality and invigorates. It is helpful when overworked and has a refreshing herb and wood fragrance.
Rosemary is a shrub like herb growing to 90cm high. Evergreen pointed, narrow leaves and small pale blue flowers distinguish this plant. It flowers in late spring and early summer. There are variegated silver and gold striped varieties but the green leaved variety is the only one used for medicinal purposes. While native to the Mediterranean region, the main oil producing countries are France, Spain and Tunisia. The plant is now cultivated worldwide in California, Russia, England, France, Spain, Portugal, the middle east, Yugoslavia, Morocco and China. Other members of the rosemary family include clary sage, basil, thyme, marjoram, mint, patchouli, myrtle and hyssop.
The name is derived from the Latin 'ros maris' meaning dew of the sea based on its growth close to the sea and the appearance of the blossoms from a distance.
History / Traditions
The plant was considered sacred by the Romans and was used as a decoration for statues and paintings of the gods. The Greeks also decorated statues with rosemary wreaths. The Egyptians used the plant for incense in ritual cleansing and healing and there is evidence that it was used from the earliest recorded times.
Rosemary was said to have rejuvenating properties and was used in "Hungary water", a popular toilet water named after queen Elizabeth of Hungary. Many legends and folk tales have built up around this plant and ornaments made from rosemary were used on festive occasions as signs of love and faithfulness.
Extraction
The higher quality oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves and the flowering tops of the plant. In Spain a lesser quality oil is produced from the whole plant. 60-70 pounds of plant material yields a pound of essential oil.
Properties of Oil
The essential oil is colorless or pale yellow. It has a strong, fresh, clear woody aroma. Poor quality oils have a strong camphoraceous note. It is an analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antieptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cleansing, diuretic, fungicidal, hepatic, restorative, stimulant, tonic.
Aromatherapy Uses
The oil has a positive effect on the digestive system, helpful for indigestion, colitis and constipation. Being a liver and gall-bladder tonic, it is good for hepatic disorders. The circulatory system also benefits from the oil because it helps normalize blood pressure and helps combat hardening of the arteries. Rosemary is good for rheumatic and muscular pain, especially tired and over worked muscles. It has a warming effect on cold limbs and is helpful in the winter for rheumatism aggravated by cold. Rosemary has a stimulating effect on the nerves and is beneficial for all nervous disorders including hysteria, and paralysis.
The other benefits of rosemary include a positive effect on menstrual cramps, an excellent skin tonic, a stimulant for the scalp to encourage hair growth and provides treatment for dandruff and greasy hair. The emotional benefits of Rosemary include its ability to clear the mind and the emotions promoting mental clarity. It also provides an uplifting boost to confidence.
Safety data
Non-toxic, non-irritant (in dilution), and non-sensitizing. Rosemary should not be used during pregnancy or by epileptics. The oil should be used with caution if suffering from high blood pressure, hypertension or insomnia. Skin irritation may occur with sensitive individuals.
Components
Pinene, camphene, cineol, borneols, camaphos, resisn, saponin.
A powerful mental stimulant which aids memory and concentration, restores vitality and invigorates. It is helpful when overworked and has a refreshing herb and wood fragrance.
Rosemary is a shrub like herb growing to 90cm high. Evergreen pointed, narrow leaves and small pale blue flowers distinguish this plant. It flowers in late spring and early summer. There are variegated silver and gold striped varieties but the green leaved variety is the only one used for medicinal purposes. While native to the Mediterranean region, the main oil producing countries are France, Spain and Tunisia. The plant is now cultivated worldwide in California, Russia, England, France, Spain, Portugal, the middle east, Yugoslavia, Morocco and China. Other members of the rosemary family include clary sage, basil, thyme, marjoram, mint, patchouli, myrtle and hyssop.
The name is derived from the Latin 'ros maris' meaning dew of the sea based on its growth close to the sea and the appearance of the blossoms from a distance.
History / Traditions
The plant was considered sacred by the Romans and was used as a decoration for statues and paintings of the gods. The Greeks also decorated statues with rosemary wreaths. The Egyptians used the plant for incense in ritual cleansing and healing and there is evidence that it was used from the earliest recorded times.
Rosemary was said to have rejuvenating properties and was used in "Hungary water", a popular toilet water named after queen Elizabeth of Hungary. Many legends and folk tales have built up around this plant and ornaments made from rosemary were used on festive occasions as signs of love and faithfulness.
Extraction
The higher quality oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves and the flowering tops of the plant. In Spain a lesser quality oil is produced from the whole plant. 60-70 pounds of plant material yields a pound of essential oil.
Properties of Oil
The essential oil is colorless or pale yellow. It has a strong, fresh, clear woody aroma. Poor quality oils have a strong camphoraceous note. It is an analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antieptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cleansing, diuretic, fungicidal, hepatic, restorative, stimulant, tonic.
Aromatherapy Uses
The oil has a positive effect on the digestive system, helpful for indigestion, colitis and constipation. Being a liver and gall-bladder tonic, it is good for hepatic disorders. The circulatory system also benefits from the oil because it helps normalize blood pressure and helps combat hardening of the arteries. Rosemary is good for rheumatic and muscular pain, especially tired and over worked muscles. It has a warming effect on cold limbs and is helpful in the winter for rheumatism aggravated by cold. Rosemary has a stimulating effect on the nerves and is beneficial for all nervous disorders including hysteria, and paralysis.
The other benefits of rosemary include a positive effect on menstrual cramps, an excellent skin tonic, a stimulant for the scalp to encourage hair growth and provides treatment for dandruff and greasy hair. The emotional benefits of Rosemary include its ability to clear the mind and the emotions promoting mental clarity. It also provides an uplifting boost to confidence.
Safety data
Non-toxic, non-irritant (in dilution), and non-sensitizing. Rosemary should not be used during pregnancy or by epileptics. The oil should be used with caution if suffering from high blood pressure, hypertension or insomnia. Skin irritation may occur with sensitive individuals.
Components
Pinene, camphene, cineol, borneols, camaphos, resisn, saponin.
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