Rosemary Cineole

Rosmarinus officinalis cineoliferum

Originally from the Mediterranean basin, rosemary is mainly produced in Spain.
It is found all over the world: in France, Portugal, Morocco, South Africa, India, China, Great Britain, Australia, the United States, etc.

Main aromatic molecules: Terpene oxides (1,8-cineole or eucalyptol), monoterpenes, monoterpenones (camphor), monoterpenols.
Family: Lamiaceae.
Producing organs: twigs and flowering tops.
Yield: 1.5 to 2 kg of essential oil per 100 kg of plants.
Equivalence: 1 ml → 31 drops (dosage calculated for a calibrated dropper European Pharmacopoeia).

Bath
Skin application
Oral route
Respiratory route

Main properties

Of all the essential oils of rosemary, it is the most effective against ailments, especially respiratory and bronchial. It is also anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and relieves bronchial congestion and ENT pathologies (greasy cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, colds). And it is effective against certain skin conditions (acne but also herpes) and rheumatic, joint and muscle pain.

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recipes

Sinusite
2 drops of rosemary cineole essential oil in a large bowl of simmering water. Inhale for 5 minutes, twice a day, for 7 days.

Herpes
1 drop of rosemary cineole essential oil diluted in a mixture of 1 drop of calophylla vegetable oil + 1 drop of St. John's wort plant ulcer to be applied to the fever blister 5 times a day, from the first tingling sensations.

Nervous tiredness
Apply on the wrists 2 drops of rosemary essential oil to cineole, twice a day for 5 days.

Always ask your pharmacist for advice.

Precautions for use

Rosemary cineole essential oil should not be used in large doses or for a prolonged period of time.
DO NOT USE In pregnant or nursing women, in children under 7 years, in persons allergic to any of the components (limonene, linalool), in asthmatics without the advice of an allergist, in epileptic subjects or those with a history of seizure disorders.

It can be found all over the world: in France, Portugal, Morocco, South Africa, India, China, Great Britain, Australia, the United States...

AROMATHERAPIA

Extracts from the book 'Aromatherapia - All about essential oils', by Isabelle Pacchioni, watercolors by Patrick MORIN, Aroma Thera Editions . Extracts from the book '41 essential oils essential for treating yourself differently' and '48 essential oils which every home needs to be healthy' by Isabelle Delaleu and Isabelle Pacchioni, Publications of the Mandadori France group. Botanical illustrations by Agathe Haevermans.

The properties, benefits and method of use are given for information; they cannot in any case constitute or replace medical information that only health professionals can provide. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, please consult your GP or pharmacist.