Rosemary (French/CT Camphor) Essential Oil

Rosemary essential oil, chemotype Camphor, is a bright, invigorating distillation known for its clarifying, strengthening, and deeply restorative qualities. Sourced from the flowering tops of Rosmarinus officinalis (now classified as Salvia rosmarinus), this chemotype is rich in borneol, camphor, and 1,8-cineole, giving it a crisp, medicinal freshness with a clean, herbaceous backbone.

Among the several rosemary chemotypes, CT Camphor is the most stimulating and tonifying—ideal for supporting circulation, muscular recovery, mental alertness, and respiratory clarity. Its aroma is sharp, cooling, and uplifting, awakening both body and mind with its penetrating scent.

Technical Details

• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

• Note: Middle to Top

• Shelf Life: 3–4 years if stored properly (cool, dark place, airtight container)

• Plant Part: Flowering tops

• Extraction Method: Steam distillation

• Dominant Constituents: Camphor, 1,8-Cineole, Borneol, α-Pinene

• Origin: France

Aromatic Profile

Top Notes: Bright, sharp, and camphoraceous with fresh herbal tones
Heart Notes: Clean, woody-green, slightly balsamic
Base Notes: Dry, resinous, and faintly warm

The overall impression is fresh, energising, and purifying—an unmistakable classic of Mediterranean aromatherapy.

Traditional Uses & Benefits

• Respiratory Support: Helps clear congestion and ease breathing.

• Muscular & Joint Relief: Excellent in massage for tired, aching, or overworked muscles.

• Circulatory Stimulant: Promotes warmth and energy flow to the body’s extremities.

• Mental Clarity: Sharpens focus, enhances concentration, and combats fatigue.

• Hair & Scalp Care: Traditionally used to strengthen hair and improve scalp circulation.

Blending Suggestions

Rosemary blends beautifully with:

Herbs & Woods: Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Pine
Florals: Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary Verbenone
Citruses: Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime
Resins: Frankincense, Myrrh, Copaiba

Its crisp, clean aroma brings brightness and strength to blends, especially those designed for muscular, respiratory, or mental focus.

Usage

• Massage: Dilute in carrier oil for muscle recovery or sports blends.

• Diffusion: Clears the mind and refreshes indoor air.

• Inhalation: Helps maintain alertness and open the sinuses.

• Haircare: Added in low dilutions to shampoos or scalp tonics to support healthy growth.

Safety & Precautions

• Always dilute before topical use.

• For external use only.

• Avoid use during pregnancy, in small children, and with individuals with epilepsy or high blood pressure.

• Not recommended for use before sleep due to its stimulating effects.

Vigorous, clarifying, and deeply restorative, Rosemary Essential Oil (CT Camphor) embodies the energising spirit of the Mediterranean hillsides where it grows wild. A timeless oil for focus, circulation, and vitality, it remains one of aromatherapy’s most invigorating classics.