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.
Certificate of Analysis
Product Name : Rosemary Oil
Testing Protocol : (Comply to BP/EP)
Batch no : BA/FM-37-1807201
Mfg. Date : 18 July 2020
Expiry Date : 17 June 2023
Botanical name : Rosmarinus officinalis
INCI name : Rosmarinus officinalis flower Oil
Date of retest : 17 June 2021
Physical Characteristic
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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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Clear, mobile, colourless to pale yellow liquid
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Visual type
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Complies
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Odor
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Characteristic odour.
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Sensory type
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Identification.
First identification B.
Second identification A.
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Complying with test
Thin-layer chromatography
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As per BP
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Complies
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Relative density @ 25°C
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0.895 to 0.920.
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In house Method
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0.900
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Refractive index @ 20°C
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1.464 to 1.473.
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In house Method
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1.469
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Optical rotation @ 20°C
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- 5° to + 8°.
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In house Method
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4.59
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Acid value
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Maximum 1.0.
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0.23
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Fatty oils and resinified essential oils
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It complies with the test.
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Complies
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Solubility
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Miscible with alcohol and with methylene chloride.
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In house Method
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Complies
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Assay by GC
a-pinene
Camphene
b-pinene
b-myrcene
limonene:
cineole
p-cymene
camphor
bornyl acetate
a-terpineol
Borneol
verbenone
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18 to 26.0%
8.0 to 12.0%
2.0 to 6.0% 1.5 to 5.0%
2.5 to 5.0%
16 to 25.0%
1.0 to 2.2%
13 to 21.0%
0.5 to 2.5%
1.0 to 3.5%
2.0 to 4.5%
0.7 to 2.5%
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By GC
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20
9.5
3.5
4
2.9
22
1.5
14.25
1.25
2.5
2.8
0.80
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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
Analyst Q.C. head