dōTERRA Rosemary Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Rosemary Essential Oil - 15ml
Rosemary is steam distilled from the leaves and stems of an evergreen Mediterranean shrub, the same plant that ends up in a roasting tin under lamb or potatoes. doTERRA's oil captures that unmistakable herb-garden scent in a far more concentrated form than you'd get crushing a few leaves between your fingers.
The aroma is sharp and camphoraceous with a herbaceous backbone, somewhere between a fresh herb garden and a hint of eucalyptus. It's a confident, wake-up-the-room kind of scent rather than a soft background note.
A few drops in a diffuser work well alongside citrus, mint or wood oils for a brighter, herb-garden blend. Diluted with a carrier oil, it's also a popular addition to a homemade blend applied to the wrists or back of the neck.
Why people choose it
- A sharp, camphoraceous aroma with a herbaceous, herb-garden character
- Steam distilled from the leaves and stems of a Mediterranean evergreen shrub
- A confident, wake-up-the-room scent rather than a soft background note
- Blends well with citrus, mint or wood oils in a diffuser
- Sold in a larger 15ml bottle, reflecting its place as an everyday blending oil
How it smells
Sharp and camphoraceous, with a herbaceous backbone somewhere between a fresh herb garden and eucalyptus.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Three to four drops in a diffuser, alone or blended with a citrus or mint oil for a brighter, herb-garden note.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the wrists or back of the neck as part of a blend.
- Dilution
- One drop of Rosemary to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- It's a strong, confident aroma, so start with a drop or two and add more if you want it more pronounced.
Details
- Botanical name
- Rosmarinus officinalis
- Plant part
- Leaf and stem
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Eucalyptol, Camphor
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Rosemary smell like?
Sharp and camphoraceous with a herbaceous edge, similar to rubbing the fresh herb between your fingers, but stronger and more concentrated.
Can I use Rosemary without diluting it first?
In a diffuser, no dilution is needed. For use directly on skin, we'd still suggest diluting with a carrier oil first, especially if your skin is on the sensitive side.
What does it blend well with?
Citrus oils like Lemon brighten it, Peppermint sharpens it further, and woods such as Cedarwood give it a deeper base.
Why is it sold in 15ml rather than 5ml?
Rosemary is a relatively high-yield oil, so it's sold in the larger, more economical bottle size alongside other everyday blending oils.
Is it a strong aroma?
Yes — it's one of the more assertive herb oils in the range, so a drop or two in a diffuser is usually enough to notice.