Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis ct verbone

History: Here is a variant or chemotype. Verbenone from its scientific name cannot be distinguished from other chemotypes. You can tell by the odor as it has less camphor. It is not as stimulating as the other Rosemaries and may be used at night. 

Characteristics: A top note with a strong aroma, Rosemary has a fresh, strong, woody and herbal scent.

Clinical Studies:

Indications: Verbenone is said to best be used for liver and gall bladder problems, skin rejuvenation, middle ear infections, regulating hypothalamus. Rosemary Verbenone is considered a cellular regenerative so that wounds will heal faster and not leave a scar. Rosemary is recommended for the treatment of oily skin and scalp, and dandruff. Use Rosemary Verbenone for wrinkled, aging, burned, scarred or sun damaged skin, and acne.

Personality Profile:

Subtle Aromatherapy:

Mode of Administration: Bath, compress, cooking, diffusor, inhaler, liquid candle, massage, mist spray, shampoo, stream inhalation.

Safety: Ketones present so avoid in pregnancy and with children. Avoid with high blood pressure and hormone dependent cancers.

References:
Battaglia, S.  The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy; Third Edition The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2017
Tisserand R. Young R.  Essential Oil Safety, second edition.  Churchhill Livingstone, UK, 2013
Sheppard-Hanger S. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual.  Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 2000
Caddy R. Essential Oils in Colour.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2005
Lawless J. The encyclopaedia of Essential Oils.  Element Books Limited, GB, 1992
Caddy R. the Essential Blending Guide.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2007
Weaver W.W. Sauer’s Herbal Cures.  Routledge, UK, 2001
World Wide Web Encyclopedia Britannica. USA, 2014
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Safety Considerations:
        Do not take essential oils internally.
        Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
        Do not apply undiluted to skin (for directions on proper dilution refer to an aromatherapy text).
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