Caution - Avoid with epilepsy, high blood pressure and during pregnancy
Aroma - Fresh, camphorous & herbaceous with a lemon top note
Extraction - Steam distillation
Part of Plant - Flowering tops
Country of Origin - Spain
Chemical Constituents - A-pinene, camphene, bornyl acetate
Uses - Stimulating and revitalising, helping to clear the mind and invigorate the body. Good for boosting circulation. Excellent in hair care and useful for toning the skin. Gentler than the standard Rosemary and useful in blends for aches and pains.
Note - The Latin name of Rosemary was changed in 2019 by the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) from Rosmarinus officinalis to Salvia rosmarinus.
DNA genetic research in 2017 discovered that Rosemary is actually a type of sage (salvia), and is closely related to culinary sage (Salvia officinalis).
The common name Rosemary has remained the same. For more information see link https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/articles/misc/rosemary-becomes-a-sage. The Latin name Rosmarinus means sea dew and Rosemary loves to grow by the sea.
Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association's standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas, but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.