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Latin Name:
Rosmarinus Officianalis
Extraction:
Steam distillation of flowering tops(flower’s & leaves)
Originates from:
Native to Mediterranean Basin
Aroma:Fresh, strong, herbal, woody, refreshing, clear, warming and penetrating
Note:Middle
Keyword/Character:Stimulating-physically & mentally – nervous, digestive, muscular & circulatory
Colour: Colourless or slightly pale yellow green
Constituents:
Borneol, Bornyl acetate, Camphene, Camphor, Cineol, Cuminic, Pinene, Caryophyllene
Properties:
Analgesic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-depressant, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Detoxifying-best, Diuretic, Tonic, Hepatice, Hypertensive, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient, Aphrodisiac, Stimulates N.System, Nervine
Physiological:
Arthritis, Cardiac stimulant, Constipation,
Respiratory -colds, catarrh, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma flu.
Chilblains, Fluid retention, cellulite & poor circulation,
Hangover, Migraine, head aches, Nervous exhaustion, Muscular aches & Pains, menstrual pain & scanty periods, Normalises low blood pressure. Pronounced effect on liver & gall bladder- gall stones, jaundice, bile duct blockage.
Psychological:
Energises & activates the brain, Lethary, Tiredness/Fatigue, Cephalic-clear head & aids memory
Contra Action:
Very stimulating, avoid high blood pressure, epilepsy, insomnia, May antidote homeopathic remedies, Hypertension, pregnancy, bablies & infants
Blends Well With:Cedar wood, Frankinsence, Geranium, Juniper, Orange, Tangerine, Basil, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon grass, Lime, Mandarin Melissa, Peppermint