Species:	Origin:	Extraction Process
Rosmarinus officinalis	UK	Steam Distilled

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 English Grown. Flowers and leaves are a symbol of friendship, remembrance and loyalty. The bush grows freely over Europe. Helps mental clarity and revive poor memory. Useful oil to smell during exams, and good for that Monday morning feeling. Hangovers. 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. Basic ingredient of true Eau de Cologne. 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
Stimulant, warming, penetrating and stimulating. Rejuvenating to skin. Good toner.

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.