Rosemary Organic Essential Oil (Morocco) - ct. Cinole
Certified Organics: This Certified Organic Oil is QAI Certified. The National Organic Program develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The QAI also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Main Constituents:
α-Pinene: 8 to 14%
Camphene: 6 to 14%
1,8-Cineole: 40 to 53%
Camphor: ~ 10%
Plant Part: Herb
Origin: Morocco
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description/Color/Consistency: A thin, clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary/Note/Strength of Aroma: A top note with a strong aroma, Rosemary has a fresh, strong, woody and herbal scent.
Blends With: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Lemon, Orange, and Peppermint.
Product Abstract: An evergreen shrub with numerous branches, Rosemary's bark is ash-colored and scaly with leathery, thick leaves that are lustrous and dark green with white underneath. Its tiny pale blue blossoms abound from December through spring, and it can grow to heights of close to 2m tall. Its name means “dew of the sea” because Rosemary naturally grows near the Mediterranean Sea. It has been used medicinally for several thousand years, and its leaves were traditionally burned to purify the air. Rosemary was used in Roman burial rites, a practice that continued well into the Middle Ages when it was customary to lay branches of Rosemary on the coffin at funerals.
Cautions: This oil should not be used by those who are pregnant or under the care of a physician. Dilute well before use; for external use only. Do not apply to or near face of infants or children. Do not use if you have seizure disorder. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided
We offer two different types of Rosemary based on their main constituents. All different plants produce their own unique constituent profile and at times this profile will change within the same family depending on location and growth conditions. Knowing the levels of active constituents is important when using the oils therapeutically and in aromatherapy. The active constituents constitue the aroma of the plant as well so differing levels of specific compounds will change the aroma of the oil.
The Moroccan Rosemary is high in Cineole which can be recognized by its cool medicinal aroma. Cinole is also found in other oils such as Laurel Leaf, Ravintsara and Eucalyptus. All of these oils are reputed to have benefit to the respritory system.*
Spanish Rosemary, however, has a high camphor count. Camphor also has been known to aid in respritory issues, but is also is used widely in massage for relieving muscle aches and increasing circulation.*
* These statments are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any health condition.