Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Rosemary


Rosmarinus Officianalis-(now Salvia rosmarinus)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.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use. Use low dilution (1–2%) Best suited for diffusing and inhalation.  Do not use with high blood pressure.


CHARACTER:  "Revealer of Authenticity", Vigorous, Strengthening,  Colorful, Likable, Expansive, Inquisitive, Mentally sharp, Fidelity, Vigilant, Courageous


ETHERIC COLORS: Spring Green, Blue, Silver, Golden Yellow, Pale Olive

NUMBER:  6        

CRYSTALS:  Clear Quartz, Sugilite, Sodalite, Smoky Quartz, Fluorite, Carnelian, Tiger Eye, Citrine, Hematite, Tourmaline, Jade         

CHAKRA:  Throat, Solar, Third Eye

MUSIC:  E or G; trumpet, violin, brisk drum

ELEMENT:  Fire, Ether, Air         

ASTRO:   Sun, Aries, Virgo, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE: 4, 1, Depending on chemo type

              

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Energy, Uplifting, Confidence, Creativity, Clarity, Structure, Concentration, Stability, Awareness, Good 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


BLENDS: Dark Horse, Dragon Quest, Eucalyptus Grove,  Five Powers, Grand Staircase, Green Tourmaline,   Into The Woods, Jade,  Moki, Pirates,  Sahasrara  

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


 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.


ARCHETYPES:  JUGGLER, ENVIRONMENTALIST, GARDENER, COUNSELOR, JUDGE, WATCHMAN, SCHOLAR-WARRIOR, CAPTAIN, HERALD


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.

(updated Feb. 23, 2026)

 

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