Botanical binomial: Rosmarinus officinalis
Family: Labiatae
Other names: R. coronarium, rosmarini aetheroleum
Country of Origin: Tunisia
Part of plant used in production: Branches, leaves and flowers
Methods of production: Steam distillation
Description: An evergreen perennial scrub with thick, dark green, aromatic, linear leaves.
Characteristics: Pale yellow or almost colourless essential oil with a strong, fresh, woody-herbaceous, somewhat forest-like odour. Reminiscent of fresh rosemary
Properties: Alopecia, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-spasmodic.
Constituents: alpha- pinene, beta-pinene, 1,8-Cineole, Camphor, Myrcene, Borneol, Limonene, Linalool
Safety: For external use only. Should be diluted prior to skin application. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. May cause skin irritation for some individuals, a skin patch test is recommended prior to use. Consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils during pregnancy.
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