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Rosemary Oil

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis CT cineol)
Botanical Family: Labiatae
Plant Origin: France, U.S.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves.
Key Constituents:
1,8 Cineol (Eucalyptol) (38-55%), Alpha-Pinene (9-14%), Beta-Pinene (4-9%), Camphor (5-15%), Camphene (2.5-6%), Borneol (1.5-5%), Limonene (1-4%)
ORAC: 330 µTE/100g 

Historical Data: Rosemary was part of the "Marseilles Vinegar" or "Four Thieves Vinegar" used by grave-robbing bandits to protect themselves during the 15th century plague. The name of the oil is derived from the Latin words for dew of the sea (ros + marinus). According to folklore history, rosemary originally had white flowers; however, they turned red after the Virgin Mary laid her cloak on the bush. Since the time of ancient Greece (about 1000 BC), rosemary was burnt as incense. Later cultures believed that it warded off devils, a practice that eventually became adopted by the sick who then burned rosemary to protect against infection.

It was listed in Hildegard's Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly-regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179).

Until recently, French hospitals used rosemary to disinfect the air.

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Medical Properties: Liver-protecting, antitumoral, antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, enhances mental clarity/ concentration. 

USES: Infectious disease, liver conditions/ hepatitis, throat/lung infections, hair loss (alopecia areata), impaired memory/ Alzheimers

Fragrant Influence: Helps overcome mental fatigue and improves mental clarity and focus. University of Miami scientists found that inhaling rosemary boosted alertness, eased anxiety, and amplified analytic and mental ability.

Application: Dilute 1 part EO with 1 part VO; (1) apply 2-4 drops on location, (2) chakras/vitaflex points, (3) directly inhale, (4) diffuse, or (5) take as dietary supplement.

Found In: Clarity, En-R-Gee, JuvaFlex, Melrose, Purity, and Thieves.