Rosemary is a woody plant, with fragant evergreen needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae.

The name Rosemary has nothing to do with the rose or the name Mary, but derives from the Latin name rosmarinus, which is from “dew” (ros) and the “sea” (marinus) or “dew of the sea” - apparently because it is frequently found growing near the sea.

Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Plant origin: Herb

Extraction method: distillation

Aroma: Fresh, woody, herbal

Odor Intensity: High

Evaporation rate: middle note

Medicinal properties: Analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, antispasmodic, carminative, hypertensive, parasitic, stimulant, tonic.

Safety precautions: Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid if history of high blood pressure and epilepsy. Do not use on sensitive and damage skin.

Psych-emotional benefits:

General debility, mental fatigue, nervous tension, amnesia, stress-related conditions, hysteria, depression, PMS, grief, apathy, lethargy.

Physical benefits:

Hypotension, physical fatigue, asthma, painful menstruation, headache, muscular soreness, cramps, skin toner, hair loss, acne, insect repellant, colds.

Clary sage, is a biennial herb in the genus Salvia which is native throughout Europe and east and central Asia, but which was historically mostly found in southern France, Italy, Switzerland, and Syria. Clary sage is from the family lamiaceae.

Its flowers appear in clusters of 2.5-3.5 cm long, they are white, pink, or pale purple in color. Clary has a strong and unusual scent that is considered unpleasant by some and very attractive to others. It is most grown in England, France, and southern Russia for the perfume industry today.

Clary sage is very popular in Aromatherapy Essential Oils because it is a relaxing, warming oil which eases nervous tension and is well known for its euphoric action. Valuable for treating nervousness, fear, paranoia and depression. Contains a hormone-like compound similar to estrogen that regulates hormonal balance. Studies have found Clary Sage to be beneficial for its analgesic and relaxing effects. Also soothes digestive problems.

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Basil, of family Lamiaceae, a tender low-growing herb originates from Tropical Asia & the Pacific Island.

Botanical Name : Ocimum basilicum

Plant Origin: Herb

Extration Method: Distillation

Aroma: Fresh, Light, slightly spicy

Odor Intesity: Very high

Evaporation Rate: Top note

Medicine Properties:

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, exprctorant, febrifuge, stomachic,diaphoretic, tonic, antidepressant, cephalic, nervine, adrenel stimulant, estrogen-like hormone qualities, decrease uric asid in blood.

Safety Precaution:

Avoid in prenancy, possible irritant to sensitive skin. Avoid long term use with history of estrogen-depandant cancer.

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