Known as Lamiaceae, the 'Mint Family' includes some of the most important and popular plants for gardens, from Thyme, Sage and our beloved Rosemary. A few familial characteristics shared among most Mint Family relatives are the shape of the stems, leaves, tiny flowers, and volatile oils in their leaves and stems, which gives them their familiar and delicious fragrances utilised in Aromatherapy today.

There are 3 main chemotypes of Rosemary, they are Rosemary ct. verbenone, Rosemary ct. 1.8 cineole, and Rosemary ct. camphor (ct. = chemotype). What is the difference between these chemotypes?

• Rosemary ct. verbenone is well known for being invigorating, refreshing, and uplifting while containing less camphor.
• Rosemary camphor and 1.8 cineole are very stimulating and dilating and not recommended to be used during pregnancy or for those with epilepsy or high blood pressure.

Our Rosemary essential oil is cineole chemotype.

1. Invigorating for the mind with studies showing Rosemary essential oil can increase circulation to the brain and help improve memory and concentration, it is a key essential oil to keep on hand during work and study.
2. Rosemary essential oil is useful as an expectorant and decongestant to clear sinuses and is a great inclusion in the treatment of respiratory infections.
3. With its stimulating and warming nature, Rosemary essential oil is useful for treating cold hands and feet as well as muscular complaints to improve pain or to help with stiffness for those with arthritis.
4. For the digestive system, Rosemary essential oil may improve liver function and sluggish digestion with carminative, stomachic and stimulant properties.
5. Due to its circulatory stimulating properties, Rosemary essential oil has traditionally been used to treat and prevent hair loss, dandruff and add lustre to dark hair.

• Diffuser: Add 6-8 drops of Rosemary essential oil to a diffuser and enjoy the energising aroma.
• Quick fix: A few deep inhalations from the bottle can help when you are at work, in the car or anytime you need a quick break.
• Massage: Use a 2.5% dilution; 15 drops per 30ml of carrier oil. Massage into areas of tension, cramping or aching muscles.
• Bath: Add up to 5 drops in a dispersant such as oil or honey, to the bath and let your muscle and joint tensions ease.
• Hand or foot bath: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of water to restore warmth to hands and feet and ease arthritic joints. For inflammation consider using cold/room temperature water.
• Compress: To a bowl of water, add 2 drops of essential oil. Agitate a face washer in the water, wring out excess moisture and apply face washer to the affected area. Repeat two or three times as the compress cools down or warms up to treat muscular complaints.
• Steam treatment: Add 1-2 drops in the corner of your shower to help clear the mind or for respiratory complaints.

Rosemary essential oil blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium, Lime, Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, Tea Tree.

Rosemary essential oil should not be used during pregnancy or for those with epilepsy or high blood pressure.