Rosemary
Botanical Name : Rosmarinus Officinalis
Family : Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Synonyms : R. Coronarium, Compass PLant, Incensier
Safety Data : Non-toxic, Non-irritant (in dilution only), Non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to be used by epileptics. Contra-indicated in cases of high blood pressure.
Extraction : Steam distillation of the fresh flowering tops or (in Spain) the whole plant (poorer quality).
Herbal/Folk Tradition
One of the earliest plants to be used for food, medicine and magic. Sprigs of rosemary were burne at shrines in ancient Greece, fumigations were used in the Middle Ages to drive away evil spirits and protect against plague. It has been used for a wide range of complaints including respiratory and circulatory disorders, liver congestion, digestive and nervous complaints, muscular and rheumtic pain, skin and hair problems.
Characteristics Of Rosemary Essential Oil
- A colourless/pale yellow liquid with a strong, fresh, minty-herbaceous scent and a woody-balsamic undertone
- Poor quality rosemary essential oil has a strong camphoraceous note
- The oil blends well with olibanum, lavender, lavandin, citronella, oregano, thyme, pine, basil, peppermint, labdanum, elemi, cedarwood, cinnamon and other spice oils
Actions : Analgesic, Anticonvulsive, Anitdepressant, Antimicrobial, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitoxic, Carminative, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Cicatrizant, Cordial, Cytophylatic, Deodorant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Nervine, Parasiticide, Rubefacient, Sedative, Stimulant, Sudorific, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Aromatherapy Use : Skin Care, Circulation, Muscles, Joints, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Genito-urinary, Immune System, Nervous System
Distribution : Native to the Mediterranean, now grown in California, Russia, the Middle East, Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, China. The main oil-producing countries are France, Spain and Tunisia.
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