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Rosemary

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus Officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly medicinal.
Constituents: Cineole, Pinene, Borneol, Linalol, Alpha-Terpineol, Terpinen-4-ol, Bornyl Acetate, Camphor, Thujone, Camphene, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene
Aromatic Properties: clarifying, concentration, fatigue, grief, inspiring, invigorating, memory loss, nervous tension, stimulating, stress, warming
Usage: bath; massage; vaporisation; skin/beauty care; disinfectant; and foot bath.

Possible Uses: Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, acne, analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, arteriosclerosis, asthma, bronchitis, bruises, carminative, cellulite, chilblains, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, cystitis, decongestant, dermatitis, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, dry skin, eczema, fainting, fibrosis, hair loss, hangovers, headaches, immunity stimulant, influenza, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, lice, lower abdominal pain, lumbago, moth repellent, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, normal skin, oily hair, oily skin, osteoporosis, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, scabies, sinusitis, sprains, strains, swelling, tendonitis, thrush, toning, tonsillitis, vaginal infections, varicose veins, whooping cough.

Safety Information: This oil is nontoxic and will not irritate or sensitize the skin when diluted but could be a Neurotoxic (toxic to the nerves). Avoid in cases of pregnancy, hypertension, epilepsy, fever (no essential oil should be taken internally without the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner). Rosemary Oil should NEVER be put directly on the skin. It should always be mixed with another non-synthetic base oil first. Serious burning can occur from direct concentrated contact.

A Reviving, warming, stimulating and restoring oil. This essential oil is extracted from the flowers and leaves by cool steam distillation. It revives, stimulates, restores. Excellent for reviving tired muscles, feet and head. Aids concentration. Perfect in a pre and post sports rub to help maintain suppleness. Useful oil during winter months.

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