Rosemary oil         Product Name Rosemary oil.     Botanical Name Rosmarinus officinalis.     Methods of Extraction Steam distillation.     Description - Rosemary oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops by steam distillation. Its clean, sharp and piercing aroma with a herby minty slightly woody under tone are characteristic of the fresh herb. - Extracted from a bushy shrub growing up to two meters in height, with long, silvery green needle shaped leaves. The small blue-to-mauve flowers appear in spring and summer. - Native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated world wide. - The name Rosemary is derived from the Latin 'Rosmarinus' or 'sea dew', as it is rather fond of water. - The Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks and Romans considered the herb as sacred and even in the Middle Ages it was used to ward off evils spirits and used as a protection against the plague. It was burnt in French hospitals during epidemics. - Rosemary oil has a clear, powerful refreshing herbal smell, is clear in colour and watery in viscosity.     Uses - With these qualities it is ideal for stimulating the brain, improving memory and mental clarity. - A useful hair tonic with stimulating actions that help to strengthen hair growth and condition the scalp.     Download Certification of Analysis >