Most sources interpret the Latin name for rosemary as ros marinus, “dew of the sea.” Rosemary is indigenous to countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. In its native region, it often grows at low altitude and in proximity to the sea. However, it does not populate the coast, where the spray of sea water might inspire the name. This antiseptic oil is used in the treatment of muscular sprains, arthritis, colic depression, memory loss, migraine, and coughs. It is popular in aromatherapy, where it revives, warms, stimulates, and restores.
Rosemary is both a physical and mental stimulant, and is excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet, and mind, encouraging concentration. It combats mental fatigue and clears stuffy atmospheres. Its actions are analgesic, anti-depressive, anti-inflammatory, astringent, decongestant, digestive, fungicidal, insecticide, invigorating, relaxant, restorative to the nervous system, and sedative.
A middle note, Rosemary blends well with all citrus oils, Ravintsara, Basil, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Elemi, Cistus, Lavandin, Lavender, Peppermint, Petitgrain, and Thyme. Rosemary essential oil is one of the ingredients used in the preparation of eau de cologne.
We offer two varieties of Rosemary essential oils: verbenone [Prima Fleur Nos. 114, 345, 508], cineole [No. 203], as well as our California-grown and distilled certified organic Rosemary Hydrosol [Nos. 719 and 729], which are perfect for mid-life phyto-tonics as well as sluggish, congested skin and teen-problematic skin conditions.
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Relaxing, sedative, hypnotic ~
an exclusive blend of litsea cubeba, lemongrass, rosa damascena, mimosa flower
extract, combava, ylang ylang, geranium de Madagascar, vetivert, jasmine sambac.
Only from Prima Fleur, No. 6020.
Ingredients in bold are certified organic. For
information on our Premier Products and pricing, please visit our website.
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from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com or call (415)
455-0957.
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| Jasmine grandiflorum |
Jasmine is a deeply fragrant vine
or shrub that grows easily in most gardens within its cold hardiness zone. The
plant's small, delicate flowers emit a strong, exotic scent
that fills the air in spring and summer. Jasmine flowers are used to make
perfumes, and jasmine tea is thought to be soothing. Spanish jasmine (Jasminum
grandiflorum) and Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) share some of the same
characteristics, but are distinctly different plants. Jasminum grandiflorum is
sometimes called Jasminum officinale f. affine, or summer jasmine.
Our
Jasmine grandiflorum Essential Oil is available as CO2-extracted [Prima Fleur
No. 380] - or solvent-extracted [Prima
Fleur No. 188]. Or choose our Jasmine sambac Essential Oil [Prima Fleur No. 245].
In
aromatherapy, jasmine oil is recommended to ease physical pain, and is
considered a powerful antiseptic, sedative and tonic to ease breathing
difficulties, coughing and nervous conditions. Combined with Ylang Ylang, it is
said the mixture helps promote a healthy state of mind and body.
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| Jasmine sambac |
Jasminum grandiflorum produces its flowers in
clusters at the tips of its arching branches in
summer. The white, five-petaled flowers are up to 1-inch wide and may have
faint pink tinges on the undersides of the petals and on the buds.
Jasminum sambac's flowers start out pure white and fade to pastel pink as the
blooming season wears on. The flowers have a waxy appearance and are about the
same size as Spanish jasmine blooms. Arabian jasmine flowers appear in clusters
of three to 12 from spring through autumn.
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our website. For questions and to explore custom development with
exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please
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(415) 455-0957.
Honey-sweet,
woody and dry, Prima Fleur Sandalwood Essential Oil [No. 388] from Australia is
often used in meditation and has a sedative effect. This clear oil is useful
for many skin conditions such as acne and tinea. It also acts as a decongestant
for the lymph system, and addresses cardiac fatigue. Inhale to soothe throat
and respiratory ailments such as coughs and chest infections. Use both orally
and externally against urinary tract infections. This sandalwood oil is
effective against Candida and staphylococous.
For information on our Premier Products and pricing,
please visit
our website. For questions and to explore custom development with
exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please
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(415) 455-0957.
Grown and steam-distilled in France, our Grand
Fir (Abies grandis) Organic Essential Oil [Prima Fleur, No. 129] is sweet and evocative. This magnificent giant from
the pine family is important in the lumber industry. Not much is written of the essential oil of the needles and twiglets that are steam-distilled for the essential oil called Christmas fir. 
This oil has a sweet, spicy, citrus scent that is very balsamic. It is used in potpourri
for the holiday season, in fragrant room refreshers, and in cosmetic
applications for its perky, healthy scent. It is used by inhalation for the
respiratory system for both people and pets, as well as for SAD (seasonal
affective disorder). It is antiseptic and soothing for the respiratory tract; sedative
and used externally for gout and rheumatism; taken internally for bladder
inflammation (with sandalwood); and as a general tonic.
For information on our Premier Products and pricing,
please visit
our website. For questions and to explore custom development with
exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please
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(415) 455-0957.
Frankincense Select [Prima Fleur No. 131] is a wild
Boswellia carteri from Oman. It is rich and full with a lemon twist in its
scent. Frankincense is called for in many ancient and medieval recipes, and is
the most commonly found ingredient in incense blends. The liquid oil is used in
many blends and in skin care to rejuvenate the skin and combat the effects of
aging. Our frankincense is processed by supercritical carbon dioxide
(CO2) extraction; 10 to 12 kilos of raw material yields one kilo of extract. It can
be used as a tonic for all-over body health, and has been known to relive pain
associated with arthritis and other inflammatory states.
Frankincense at one time was considered more valuable
than gold, revered as holy anointing oil along with myrrh. No two oils are
better matched than myrrh and frankincense. They have been described as yin and
yang, respectively. In Chinese medicine, myrrh is considered a soft, feminine
yin oil, and frankincense, an expansive yang oil. Together they ground and
uplift, at once resonating with earth energy and awakening higher
consciousness.
Frankincense was widely used for medicinal purposes to
treat skin disease, nervous system imbalances and digestive disruption, and was
listed as a medicinal and aromatic plant in the ancient Egyptian record, Ebers
Papyrus. Like myrrh, the oil was used in ancient times for embalming, as well
as beautifying rituals, including using the charred resin for kohl eyeliner.
But frankincense is perhaps best known for its calming and sedative effects on
the mind and central nervous system, making it ideal for meditation.
Blending tips:
Frankincense compliments citrus oils (lemon, lime, orange), lavender, bergamot,
sandalwood, evergreens, and, of course, myrrh.
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exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please
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or call (415) 455-0957.
Our Melissa lemon balm CO2 (Total) from
Germany is fresh and very potent! It is useful in many skin products, sleep balms and salves, in solid perfumes, and is also
powerfully antiviral. When rubbed on the skin, the crushed leaves of Melissa
officinalis are used as a repellent for mosquitos.
Lemon balm is also used medicinally as an herbal
tea, or in extract form. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties (it is
effective against herpes simplex), relieves anxiety, and is a mild sedative and
calming agent. The leaf tea is effective at reducing stress. The essential oil
[Prima Fleur No. 148] and total [Prima Fleur No. 322]can be applied to a cold sore or used in perfume or in spa products
and private label skin care items.
For information on our Premier Products and pricing,
please visit
our website. For questions and to explore custom development with
exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please
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