Species:	Origin:	Extraction Process	Perfume Note
Rosmarinus officinalis	Spain /Tunisia	Steam Distilled	TOP/ Middle

Extraction Description	Scent Description
The volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from the twigs & fresh flowering tops of the shrubby perennial.	Fresh, minty-herbaceous scent with woody and balsamic undertones.

General Description
Rosemary Organic. Flowers and leaves are a symbol of friendship, remembrance and loyalty.The bush grows freely over Europe.

Odour is warm, penetrating and stimulating. Helps mental clarity and revive poor memory. Useful oil to smell during exams, and good for that Monday morning feeling. Handy oil to use first thing in the morning.

Muscle ease for tired, stiff and overworked muscles. Great after sports activities, especially when combined with Lavender and Marjoram.

Good skin toner. Basic ingredient of true Eau de Cologne. Rejuvenating to skin. Rinse for dark hair and hair in poor condition. Restores colour to dark hair and helps combat dandruff with a dry scalp.

A few drops in the bath are helpful after an illness as a pick-me-up and tonic.

Also insect repellent especially lice.

Historical Background
Traditionally used in skin and hair care.

Properties
Strong antiseptic, warming, penetrating and stimulating.

Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.

What other people think
After Lavender, Rosemary is probably the most important plant of the Labiatae family used in aromatherapy An excerpt from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.