Common name |
Rosemary |
Botanical name |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
Plant Part |
leaves and flowering tops |
Country of Origin |
Tunisia |
Note |
Middle |
Appearance |
colourless to pale yellow mobile liquid |
Aroma |
strong woody herbaceous aroma remniscent of eucalyptus |
Major Constituents |
1,8-coneole, α-pinene, camphene, β-pinene, limonene, , ƴ-terpinene, p-cymene, camphor, linalool, terpinene-4-ol, b-carophyllene, α-terpineol, borneol |
Properties |
tonic, stimulating, cleansing |
Traditional Uses |
mental fatigue, concentration, respiratory system conditions, tired or aching muscles, poor circulation, skin and hair conditions |
Blends well with |
cedarwood, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, peppermint, petitgrain, pine |
Cautions |
Avoid during pregnancy |