An evergreen shrub with numerous branches, Rosemary's bark is ash-colored and scaly with leathery, thick leaves that are lustrous and dark green with white underneath. Its tiny pale blue blossoms abound from December through Spring. Can grow to heights of close to 2 meters. The name means 'dew of the sea' because Rosemary naturally grows near the Mediterranean Sea.
VOLUME: 1 kg
ODOR/AROMA: A top note. Strong herbal aroma characteristic of rosemary with a fresh and slightly woody undertone.
CONSISTENCY: Thin
KOSHER: Yes
COMMON USES: Used medicinally for several thousand years. The leaves were traditionally burned to purify the air. The use of rosemary in Roman burial rites continued well into the Middle Ages in which it was customary to lay branches of rosemary on the coffin at funerals.
CAUTIONS: For external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals. A skin test is recommended prior to use, dilute prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
STORAGE: It is recommended that oils be packaged in colored glass or metal containers to protect the oil from air/light/moisture, keep it fresh, maintain the maximum shelf life, and for safe shipping.
