Rosemary / Rosemari Essential Oil Pure 100% | Rosmarinus Officinalis

ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL

Brand: DDistillers

Product name: Rosemary essential oil

Product Category: Single essential oil, purity: 100%

INCI Name: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

HS Code: 33019090

CAS#: 84604-14-8

FEMA#: -

Extraction method: Steam distillation

DESCRIPTION:

Rosmarinus officinalis has been used extensively in traditional medicine. Anthropologists and archaeologists have found evidence that the herb R. officinalis has been used as a cosmetic in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and India.

Our rosemary oil is obtained from the extraction of the shoots and leaves of Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) flowers using the steam distillation method. The resulting oil is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a distinctive aroma of rosemary and cineole.

Rosemary essential oil is believed to have a type of energy that is both drying and healing. In Ayurvedic medicine, rosemary essential oil is used as a tonic for hair and skin, and to help overcome negative moods and fatigue. Rosemary has good preservative power due to its antioxidant properties, so it is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. [1,2,3].

BOTANICAL OVERVIEW:

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is native to the Mediterranean region and belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, with which it has a special relationship known for its warming properties. A dense, branching evergreen shrub that can grow to a height of two meters. Rosemary often thrives in extreme climates exposed to light and heat. It can be found growing in the sun on dry scrub and rocky cliffs, often by the sea. Its name comes from the Latin "ros marinus" meaning "dew of the sea", referring to its native habitat along the Mediterranean coast and the dew that collects on its flowers at night.

Rosemary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) contain essential oils from Rosemarinus officinalis grown in the Sichuan province of China which have been reported to contain 1,8- cineole, α-pinene, and β-pinene.

Rosemary is 1.5–2 m tall. This plant has dark green and grayish green leaves with hair on the lower surface, needle-like in shape, the leaves are opposite, 2–4 cm long and 2–5 mm wide, stemless (leaves attached to twigs), the edges are curved backwards, short and the surface is rough. Rosemary flowers are pale blue or white and grow from March to October.

Rosemary can grow in various environmental conditions. This plant can grow well in areas with temperatures between 20–25oC, at an altitude of 1500–3000 m above sea level, and receives an average annual rainfall of above 500 mm. Rosemary requires soil with a pH of 5.5–8.0. Rosemary cannot grow well in soil with high clay content. In such conditions, clay can be mixed with compost or fine gravel [4,5,6].

HISTORY:

Rosemary is a fragrant herb native to the Mediterranean and gets its name from the Latin words "ros" (dew) and "marinus" (sea), meaning "dew of the Sea". It also grows in the UK, Mexico, the US, and northern Africa, namely in Morocco. Known for its distinctive fragrance characterized by an energetic, evergreen, citrus-like herbaceous aroma, Rosemary Essential Oil is derived from the aromatic herb Rosmarinus Officinalis, a plant belonging to the Mint family, which includes Basil, Lavender, Myrtle, and Sage. Its appearance is also similar to Lavender with flat pine needles that have a slight silvery trace.

Historically, Rosemary was considered sacred by the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Hebrews, and Romans, and was used for a variety of purposes. The Greeks wore Rosemary garlands around their heads while studying, as it was believed to improve memory, and both the Greeks and Romans used Rosemary in almost all religious festivals and ceremonies, including weddings, as a reminder of life and death. In the Mediterranean, Rosemary leaves and Rosemary Oil were popularly used for culinary purposes, while in Egypt the plant, as well as its extract, was used for incense.

In the Middle Ages, Rosemary was believed to ward off evil spirits and prevent the plague. In this belief, Rosemary branches were commonly strewn on floors and left outside doorsteps to ward off disease. Rosemary was also an ingredient in the “Four Thieves Vinegar,” a concoction infused with herbs and spices that was used by grave robbers to protect themselves from the plague. As a symbol of remembrance, Rosemary was also thrown onto graves as a promise that the deceased loved one would not be forgotten.

It has been used throughout civilization in cosmetics for its antiseptic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties and in medical treatments for its health benefits. Rosemary was even a favorite alternative herbal remedy of the German-Swiss physician, philosopher, and botanist Paracelsus, who touted its healing properties, including its ability to strengthen the body and heal organs such as the brain, heart, and liver. Despite not knowing the concept of germs, 16th century people used Rosemary as incense or as a massage balm and oil to eliminate harmful bacteria, especially in the sick room. For thousands of years, traditional medicine has also used Rosemary for its ability to improve memory, relieve digestive problems, and ease muscle pain[7].

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