Rosemary Oil (ct. Cineole) (Organic)

Description

Oil Summary: Organic Rosemary oil is an antioxidant and protects you from the damaging effects of free radicals, which is believed to contribute or cause various chronic diseases and cancer. Originally known as the “rose of Mary”, the legend tells of the virgin Mary spreading her cloak over the bush, after which its flowers would turn from white to blue. Used by the ancient Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks and Romans for a variety of purposes, it was planted outside the doors of their homes to ward off evil, and in the middle ages it was said to protect against the plague. Rosemary oil is an invigorating oil, steam distilled from the aromatic leaves and flowers of the rosemary plant. Well known for its wide range of uses in culinary applications, its essential oil is best known for its ability to relieve arthritis pain and for its stimulant properties. Its appearance is pale-yellow with a thin consistency, and its aromas are warm, sweet, woody, herbal, camphorous, and slightly medicinal with a medium-strong middle fragrance note. Its main chemical components are camphor, 1,8-cineole, a-pinene, gamma-terpinene, verbenone, eucalyptol, bornyl acetate and camphene, the primary therapeutic component being camphor. There are several different chemotypes of rosemary essential oil, some (CT camphor) with more camphor than others. The most gentle chemotype is CT verbenon. Our Organic Rosemary oil is PCO certified.

Rosemary essential oil is well known for its wide range of uses in culinary applications, its essential oil is best known for its ability to relieve arthritis pain and for its stimulant properties.

Botanical Name: Salvia rosmarinus

Plant Origin: Spain

Processing Method: Steam distillation

Plant Part: Leaves

Odor and Color: Rosemary oil is pale-yellow with a thin consistency, and its aromas are warm, sweet, woody, herbal, camphorous, and slightly medicinal with a medium-strong middle fragrance note.

Contraindication: Avoid use if you are pregnant and practice extreme caution if you suffer from severe allergies. Rosemary oil can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. If you are allergic or have sensitivities to basil, oregano, or sage, avoid or use with caution until you know your tolerance. It can also cause spasms, so it should not be used if you are pregnant or think that you might be as it can lead to miscarriage. If you suffer from epilepsy or high blood pressure, rosemary essential oil should be avoided. Always heed recommended dilution ratios and test on a small, insensitive area of skin before applying liberally. Undiluted ingestion is not recommended unless you are under the direction of a practitioner qualified in aromatherapy.

_*?These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease._*?