Rosemary, Verbenone, Superior (Wild Organic)

Rosemary is not one oil. The species gives several chemotypes, each with a different lead constituent: 1,8-cineole, camphor or verbenone. The verbenone type is the softest of the three and the least often encountered.

01 · Origin

Rosemary is a shrub of the Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean, and now classified as Salvia rosmarinus. The verbenone chemotype grows on the dry garrigue of southern France and Corsica. This oil is distilled in France from the flowering plant of wild-crafted organic stands (DE-ÖKO-007).

02 · Chemistry

Alpha-pinene leads, with camphene and bornyl acetate following. Verbenone, a ketone, is the marker of the chemotype and gives the oil its soft, herbaceous sweetness. Cineole is lower than in other rosemary oils, which separates verbenone rosemary clearly on the blotter.

03 · In Practice

Fresh, herbaceous and green, with a soft, slightly sweet depth. A top to middle note. Skincare formulation, massage blends and diffusion at low concentration. Comparative work alongside Rosemary (Cineol) (No. 2591) and Rosemary (Borneone) (No. 2610) shows the range of chemotypes. Blends with lavender, cedarwood, frankincense, petitgrain, geranium, lemon and thyme.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.