Essential oil - Organic rosemary verbenone

• INCI name: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil 
• Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis verbenoniferum
• Part of the plant extracted: Leaves and flowering tops
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
  

Cultivation & Origin

Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean basin. Warmth and light are all it needs to thrive.

The virtues of rosemary have been known for several millennia. Indeed, as early as ancient times and in the era of ancient Greece, rosemary was considered a plant blessed by the gods. During the age of great sea voyages on sailing ships, rosemary was often on board to prepare various remedies.

Later, in the 14th century, Hungarian perfumery produced large quantities of rosemary essential oil. In the country, this essence is considered a true elixir of youth. Indeed, according to legend, the Queen of Hungary, Elizabeth of Poland, used a rosemary-based preparation to rejuvenate and cure rheumatism in order to seduce the King of Hungary, Charles Robert.

Health Properties

Contributes to the normal functioning of the liver :

• Organic verbenone rosemary essential oil has a high concentration of ketones, which is why it is often used to help care for the liver and to detoxify the body. Draining, it promotes bile secretion to help the body eliminate accumulated toxins and waste more easily. It is therefore recommended to support the hepatic sphere in cases of liver overload, detox cures, or food poisoning.

Promotes respiratory comfort :

• Thanks to its richness in eucalyptol, verbenone rosemary essential oil also acts on the respiratory system by promoting mucus elimination. This expectorant and mucolytic effect can be useful during congestion or respiratory tract obstruction. You can, among other things, benefit from the virtues of this essence as a support in cases of colds, coughs, rhinitis, or even bronchitis. In addition, it has an anti-infectious property that can be useful in cases of mild respiratory infection to help eliminate pathogens.

Helps stimulate the body :

• Diluted in a vegetable oil and applied to the solar plexus alone or in combination with other essential oils, verbenone essential oil also helps stimulate the body and balance the nervous system.
  It is therefore recommended to recover from a bout of fatigue or temporary depression.

Facilitates fat destocking :

• When used in a detox cure, organic verbenone rosemary essential oil will have a double effect: it will first promote the elimination of toxins, but also help with fat destocking thanks to its lipolytic properties. For this use, it can be combined with other oils such as lemon, for example, for an even more powerful synergy.

Cosmetic Properties

Helps regenerate dry and mature skin :

• In cosmetic use, organic verbenone rosemary essential oil is quite well tolerated by the skin, making it an interesting natural active ingredient to incorporate into creams and beauty treatments. It will be useful for all skin types, but will be more particularly recommended for dry and mature skin. It does indeed possess significant regenerating properties, thus helping to combat skin slackening and fight against the signs of aging (wrinkles, fine lines..). Combination, oily, and blemish-prone skin will also appreciate its purifying and toning virtues for radiance.

Fights cellulite and stretch marks :

• In body care, verbenone rosemary essential oil will have its place in slimming oils or anti-stretch mark creams thanks to its regenerating and draining properties. It can also be used alone, always diluted in a vegetable oil, applied directly by massage to the affected areas, in conjunction with a healthy diet and a minimum of physical activity.

Usage Tips

For a long time, rosemary has been known for its medicinal and culinary properties. Organic verbenone rosemary essential oil is indicated for various liver disorders to help maintain normal liver function or as part of a detox cure to promote toxin drainage and contribute to fat destocking.

For the respiratory system, it offers an expectorant and mucolytic effect that can provide support in cases of cough, cold, bronchitis, or other conditions that obstruct the airways.
Thanks to its stimulating and pronounced scent, organic verbenone rosemary essential oil tones the entire body, which can be useful after an illness or a period of intense fatigue.
In cosmetics, it is very often used for skin care, both as a facial treatment to regenerate dry and mature skin and as a purifying active ingredient, as well as in slimming and anti-stretch mark oils and treatments.

Organic verbenone rosemary essential oil can be used alone, or in combination with other essential oils to enhance or complement its various virtues. To enhance its draining properties, it can be combined with lemon, grapefruit, or peppermint, for example. On the skin, you can combine it with palmarosa or rosewood essential oil to enhance its purifying and regenerating properties.