Rosemary ct. cineole

Plant description

Extracted by steam distillation from the flowering tops of Sage rosmarinus Spenn. (sin. Rosmarinus officinalis L.) chemotype cineole — the chemotype of the rosemary caratterizzato from to alta concentration of 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), tipicaly superiore to the 40%, and from a proportion ridotta of camphor compared ad other chemotypes. This CT is prevalent in the popolations of the Nordafrica (Morocco, Tunisia) and of the Portugal southern, where the conditions of calore and umidity promote the biosintesi of the cineole compared to the camphor. The phytochemical profile is dominated by 1,8-cineole (40-55%), α-pinene (10-20%) and camphor (5-15%), with camfene and β-pinene. Compared to the CT camphor, is more sweet and less stimulating neurologicaly, with to excellent action expectorant and antinfettive of the respiratory tract. In aromatherapy is considered the chemotype of rosemary more safe and versatile: recommended for the infections respiratory acute (bronchitis, sinusitis), as stimulating cognitive light, as tonic circolatorio and as antiseptic environmental. Contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy. Top-to-heart note balsamic, fresh and slightly eucaliptoide.

Origin

Tunisia, Morocco, Spain

Part used

Flowering tops and leaves

Extraction method

Steam distillation

Main uses

Respiratory: decongestant and mucolytic, ideal for inalations in case of cold and bronchitis.
Stimolante mental: improves concentration, memory and lucidity.
Tonic muscular: promotes the recupero after the activity physical.
Immunostimulating: supports the defenses in sinergia with other oils of season.

Recipes & blends

Respiro aperto

2 drops of Rosemary ct. cineole + 2 drops of Eucalyptus radiata + 1 drop of Mint peppermint in ciotola of hot water: inhalation for 5 minutes with telo on the testa.

Focus and memory

3 drops of Rosemary ct. cineole + 2 drops of Lemon + 1 drop of Basil in the diffuser during the studio or the lavoro.

Harmonization

Blends well with:

Lavanda Eucalipto Menta Piperita Limone Tea Tree (Albero del Tè) Basilico Pino silvestre

Contraindications

Avoid in children under the 6 years and in the epilettic. Do not use during pregnancy. The 1,8-cineole can irritare the mucous membranes to concentrations high; do not apply near to nose and bocca of the children. Stimolante: avoid in the hours serali.