Rosemary Organic Essential Oil, Rosmarinus officinalis ct. Cineole

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ROSEMARY ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Rosemary organic essential oil has been used throughout history and is one of the most popular essential oils.  The plant is well known for its culinary uses and it has long been known as a plant that can enhance memory.  This rosemary cineole essential oil comes from South Africa.  It is stimulating, warming and refreshing.

A chemotype of a plant means the same species of a plant is capable of producing essential oils with different types of chemical compounds.  This typically occurs when the plant is grown under different growing conditions.  Because each chemotype has a different chemical makeup, it means that each chemotype has different attributes.  For Rosemary, there are typically 6 different chemotypes: camphor, borneol, cineole, limonene, verbenone, and Pinene.

Rosemary cineole is the most common type, which is what this particular essential oil is. It has the lowest camphor content of all the rosemary chemotypes.  Camphor can cause seizures and swallowing camphor can be deadly.

With its high 1,8 cineole content, rosemary organic essential oil (cineole) may have the ability to reduce inflammation, kill bacteria and viruses, open up nasal passages, and can reduce coughing.  1,8 cineole is the same chemical found in eucalyptus.  It has long been thought that this form of rosemary can improve cognitive functions and enhance memory, and new research seems to support this theory.  Some people also claim it gives them an energy boost.

This chemotype of rosemary organic essential oil is the one that most aromatherapists use for their practice.

DIFFUSER USES:

Our rosemary organic essential oil has the ability to open up nasal passages and lungs by breaking down mucus.  For some people, it also helps to reduce coughing.  For other people, rosemary provides a bit of an energy boost.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF ROSEMARY ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Muscle soreness, rheumatism, arthritis, headaches, respiratory conditions, sinus congestion, memory enhancement, analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, decongestant, stimulant.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Rosmarinus officinalis.

ORIGIN:

South Africa.

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Herb.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Middle.

AROMA:

strong, herbal aroma with minty and woody undertones.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Frankincense, lavender, clary sage, cedarwood, basil, thyme, citronella, lemongrass, geranium, chamomile, peppermint and cardamom

ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our organic rosemary essential oil. These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity. Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Rosemary organic essential oil is one that is best used in small amounts and it should be avoided all together by those who have a history of seizures.

Some authors have stated that the oil should not be used during pregnancy or by those who have high blood pressure. Do not apply this essential oil to or near the nostrils of infants or children under five years of age. Do not use this essential oil if you are taking homoeopathic remedies as it may negate their effects.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

1. What Are Essential Oils?
2. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers?