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Rosemary Oil
Essential Oil Profile
as used by The Aromatherapy Studies Course
By Dawn Copeland and Jeanne Rose
(PART OF THE
AROMATHERAPY COURSE –
HOME & FAMILY with therapeutic additions)
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Name of Oil:
Rosemary 1.8 Cineol (the usual Rosemary used) See the
Rosemary Chemotype article
for the various chemotypes used.
Latin Binomial/Botanical Family:
Rosmarinus officinalis CT Cineol, Family Lamiaceae Countries of
Origin: France, Spain, and Morocco
General description of plant, habitat
& growth: A bush growing up to six feet, with twisted stems and
long, thin branches growing spike-like leaves and deep, blue flowers,
sometimes white.
Portion of plant used in distillation,
how distilled, extraction
methods & yield: The leaves, tops and
flowers are steam distilled.
Yield: 1.0-2.0%. |
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Rosmarinus officinalis and –
Rosmarinus officinalis var. prostratus |
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Characteristics: (see
Basic 7
Vocabulary of Odor© for how to use) |
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Color: |
Clear |
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Clarity:
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Clear |
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Viscosity:
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Non-viscous
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Taste: |
Sharp, menthol,
sweet, should be no camphor smell or taste |
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Intensity of Odor:
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4 |
Chemical Components: 1.8 Cineole, Beta--Pinene,
Camphor, Camphene, Borneol, and Bornyl Acetate
Historical Uses: Memory aide.
Interesting Facts: See
Herbs & Things for
herbal information. “Considered sacred by ancient Egyptians, Hebrews,
Greeks, and Romans. All ancient healers used Rosemary, including the
Swiss 16th-century doctor and alchemist, Paracelsus. Many mentioned its
ability to heighten memory. The flowers are a source of excellent honey.
Used extensively in hair lotions and for the prevention of premature
balding.
Properties of the Essential Oil (by IG=ingestion
or IN=inhalation or AP=application):
Ingestion: Taken for various
therapeutic problems, including respiratory and ADH.
Inhalation: Expectorant, bactericide, stimulant, antiseptic, rubefacient, anti-tussive,
decongestant, analgesic, and antitoxic. Application: Bactericide,
stimulant, antiseptic, rubefacient, anti-jussive, analgesic, and
antitoxic.
Physical Uses & How used of the Essential
Oil (IG or AP):
Ingestion: Arthritis, general weakness, and to stimulate
the liver and gall bladder.
Application: Earaches, as a bactericide,
against Candida, for muscular pain, and in skin care.
Inhalation:
Expectorant, sinus-bronchial-pulmonary infections, especially
antibacterial on staph- or strep- germs, including Escherichia coli, for
overwork, hangovers, coughs, colds, bronchitis, and sinus problems.
Emotional Uses (AP or IN): By inhalation, Rosemary 1.8 Cineole is used
for memory enhancement, exhaustion, headaches, to encourage intuition,
and to strengthen the pineal gland. 1,8-cineole
Key Use: Respiratory aide and massage.
Safety Precautions: The British say it should Not to be used by persons
with epilepsy.
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DISCLAIMER: This work is intended for
informational purposes only and is not a substitute for accurate
diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care professional. The
author is neither a chemist nor a medical doctor. The content herein is
the product of research and some personal and practical experience.
Institute of Aromatic & Herbal Studies - Jeanne Rose©
Essential Oil Profiles were by compiled
Dawn Copeland of Chicago, Ill and Jeanne Rose. with permission.
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Herbal Studies
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Hydrosols. Berkeley, California: Frog, Ltd., 1999
Rose, Jeanne.
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