ROSEMERRY
MODE OF EXTRACTION-
Rosemary oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops by steam distillation. It yields 1.0 - 2.0 %
USES-
Rosemary oil has a pronounced action on the brain and the central nervous system and is wonderful for clearing the mind and mental awareness, while having excellent brain stimulant properties, as well as improving memory.
It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental fatigue and the antiseptic action of rosemary oil is especially suitable for intestinal infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice and relieving pain associated with rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and gout. It also helps for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation and varicose veins.
The diuretic properties of rosemary oil are useful with reducing water retention during menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite.
On the respiratory system, it is effective for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus and whooping cough. Because of its astringent action, it is also effective for countering sagging skin. Its stimulating action benefits scalp disorders and encourages hair growth.
On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness and swelling and can also be used for acne, dermatitis and eczema, but a very popular use of this oil is the use in hair care products, as it has a pronounced positive effect on the health of the hair and scalp. It increases the circulation to the scalp and is therefore also effective for promoting hair growth.
It is used as an analgesic, antidepressant, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, rubefacient, stimulant, sudorific and tonic.
PROPERTIES-
Rosemary oil has a clear, powerful refreshing herbal smell, is clear in color and watery in viscosity.
The main chemical components of rosemary oil are a-pinene, borneol, b-pinene, camphor, bornyl acetate, camphene, 1,8-cineole and limonene.
It is originally from Asia.
Product Name : Rosemary oil
Batch no : BA/EO/FM/129-1412211
Mfg. Date : 14 Dec 2021
Expiry Date : 13 Nov 2024
Botanical name : Rosmarinusofficinalis.
INCI name : Rosmarinusofficinalis leaf oil
Date of retest : 13 Nov 2024
Testing Protocol : (comply to BP)
Oragnoleptic properties
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Specification
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Test Method
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Result
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Appearance
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Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid
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Visual
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Complies
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Odour
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Pleasant and camphorous, characteristic odour
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Sensory
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Solubility
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Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)
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In House Method
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Complies
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Physical Characteristic
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Refractive index @ 20 oC
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1.450 to 1.490
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BA-QC-016-008
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1.466
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Specific gravity @ 25 oC
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0.845 to 0.928
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BA-QC-016-007
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0.899
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Optical rotation
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-18.5 to +12.5
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BA-QC-016-048
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+4.35
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Acid value
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NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm
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BA-QC-016-001
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0.35
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Water content
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0.20% Max
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BAs-QC-016-047
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0.15
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Chromatographic Analysis:%
1,8 Cineole
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Min 20 to 55
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By GC
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22.28
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In the mention of the above product is of standards quality.
Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C
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