Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officianalis-distilled from the fresh flowering tops or in lower quality, the entire herb. Has a strong, fresh, minty-herbaceous scent with balsamic woody undertone.  There are two varieties normally available--Cineole and Verbenone with different uses. Other chemotypes are Pinene and Camphor.

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use.  Best suited for diffusing and inhalation.  Do not use with high blood pressure.

 

CHARACTER:  "Revealer of Authenticity", Vigorous, Strengthening,  Colorful, Likable, Expansive, Inquisitive

 

ETHERIC COLORS: Spring Green, Blue, Silver

NUMBER:  6        

CRYSTALS:  Quartz, Sugalite           

CHAKRA:  3, 6

ELEMENT:  Fire, Ether          

ASTRO:   Sun, Aries

ENERGY TYPE: 4, 1

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Oxide/Ether

              

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Energy, Uplifting, Confidence, Creative, Clarity, Structure, Concentration, Stable, Aware, Memory,

 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Memory loss, learning difficulties, Lethargy, Fatigue, Indecision, Nervous exhaustion, Overburdened, Sluggish, stress, anxiety

 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Acne, dermatitis, eczema, fluid retention, muscle pain, poor circulation, asthma, bronchitis, digestive disorders, colds, flu, infections, headaches, cancer, arthritis, neuropathy, celluite, dandruff, hair care, tooth decay

 

PROPERTIES: expectorant, analgesic, antimicrobial

 

 

PERSONALITY: Rosemary honors the many faces that we can authentically reveal.

+Young at heart, imaginative, happy, sensitive.  Determined at times.

+Gentle souls, free of mental restrictions.  Creative, with a refreshing approach to problems of love and happiness.

+Aims for a secure position in love and life, however juggling things around is typical.

+Can balance two jobs, many hobbies and many friends.

+Knack of putting things in order and able to manage time and negotiate with people.

+Spirit vibrates at an astonishing level.  Others may find it difficult to keep pace.

+Ability to organize and concentrate on many tasks at once.

+High ideals.  Think of themselves as slightly above the cut, but not consciously  vain.

+Challenges and new activities are welcomed.

+Judges by the head, rather than the heart.

+Generally open and trustworthy.  Make good mates.

+Usually environmentally and health conscious.  Into “causes” and possibly lobbying or in jobs concerned with ecology, conservation, or gardening.

+Many people interested in herbs or aromatherapy, fit at least part of this personality

+Likes beauty and may be attracted to a FLORAL personality.

+Remains happy into old age.  Sometimes feel invincible. 

-If they are in a job, they are unsuited for, they may become surly, withdrawn, and temperamental.

-If negative, they tend to be reproachful, sharp-tongued, and unlikable.

 

BLENDS: Dark Horse, Dragon Quest, Eucalyptus Grove,  Five Powers,

 Grand Staircase, Green Tourmaline,  Jade, Pirates,  

 Thunderbird,  Timberline,  Tomahawk,  Way of the Leaf,  Zuni 

 

ARCHETYPES:  JUGGLER, ENVIRONMENTALIST, GARDENER, COUNSELOR, JUDGE

 

 Blends well with LAVENDER, CITRONELLA, OREGANO, THYME, PINE, BASIL, PEPPERMINT, ELEMI, CEDAR, PETITGRAIN, JUNIPER, BERGAMOT, LEMON, CINNAMON, and other spices.

Can contain: pinenes, camphenes, limonene, cineole, borneol, camphor, linalol, terpineol, octanone, bornyl acetate depending on the chemotype, distillation and area grown.