Personal Use
Rosemary… the old botanical name was Rosmarinus officinalis and then came the chemotype. The new botanical name is Salvia rosmarinus and then comes the chemotype. We have a few different Rosemarys at Stillpoint.
- Salvia rosmarinus ct cineole
- Salvia rosmarinus ct camphor
- Salvia rosmarinus ct verbenone
All are Rosemarys and have the aroma of rosemary (although there are differences in the aroma), the difference comes into the subtle difference in chemotype. All Rosemarys share similar properties however due to the different chemotypes, one may be better for a situation than another.
- Salvia rosmarinus ct camphor – has a good amount of camphor which is a ketone. That makes this oil very effective for respiratory issues with a deep cough and thick mucus. It is helpful with muscle spasms of the respiratory system as well as the muscular system.
- Salvia rosmarinus ct verbenone – has the presence of the chemical component verbenone, though not at great amounts. Verbenone is also a ketone making this Rosemary effective for respiratory issues with deep cough and mucous as well. It is also effective to reduce muscular and respiratory spasms.
- Salvia Rosmarinus ct cineole - has a good amount of 1,8 cineole which is an oxide. This Rosemary is fresh and very cephalic. Like the others it stimulates circulation and is also effective for respiratory conditions. This Rosemary is great in shampoos and conditioners. This is the one that customers have used to help hair growth. This has also been found to be helpful with cellulite and swelling.
Traditional Use
Rosemary has been used among the Ancients for thousands and thousands of years. It was known back then for being able to strengthen the memory. It became the emblem of fidelity of love. It was used in magical spells, ceremonies, at weddings, funerals and even churches. A custom that still exists today in Wales, according to my friends, is piece of rosemary is given to mourners to be tossed onto the coffins before the coffin is lowered into the ground.
Back in the day, Rosemary was burned in sick chambers, sometimes burned with Juniper berries to purify the air and prevent infection. It was placed in the dock of courts of justice to prevent infection from the contagion.It was also used in ointments and rubs for muscular and joint issues.
Botany
Rosemary is a perennial shrub and usually grows to about 3.3 feet but some plants can reach up to 6.6 feet tall. The leaves are about 0.4 inch and sort of resemble small curved pine needles. They are dark green and shiny above, with a white underside and curled leaf margins. The plant has small bluish flowers and bees love them. The plants are easily grown from cuttings.
