Rosemary Rosemarinus officinalis Essential Oil Information

Rosemary Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Rosemarinus officinalis |
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Mediterranean countries, Middle East, California |
Stems, leaves |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Clear |
Thin |
Strong |
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Fragrance |
Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly camphorus/medicinal |
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Benefits |
Treats aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, and rheumatism. Promotes hair growth/deters hair loss. Stimulates blood flow to the brain, increasing focus, memory and alertness. Adaptogenic for blood pressure: in low doses balancing high blood pressure, and in higher doses balancing low blood pressure. Use to treat upper chest congestion, bronchial and lung infections. |
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Blends Well With |
Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Pine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Peppermint, Juniper, Eucalyptus |
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Constituents |
Cineole, pinene, borneol, linalol, alpha-terpineol, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, camphor, thujone, camphene, limonene, beta-caryophyllene |
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Properties |
Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cictrisant, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant, stimulant (adrenal cortex, circulatory, hepatobiliary), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nervous system and general), vulnerary. |
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Safety |
Avoid use during pregnancy, or in cases of epilepsy or other seizures. Not recommended for use by people with high blood pressure. |
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