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Rosemary Camphor Type
Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Chemotype: camphor type
- PLANT PART
- leaves and flowers
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 65 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 16.5%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified for steam-distilled rosemary camphor-type oil in the reviewed public sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- majorBecause of its camphor and cineole content, rosemary camphor type should not be used on or near the face of infants and children.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This camphor-type rosemary profile is anchored to live public GC/MS batch reports for Rosmarinus officinalis ct camphor from Spain. The reviewed lots are led by alpha-pinene, 1,8-cineole, and camphor, with camphene, limonene, beta-pinene, myrcene, and para-cymene as the next quantified markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 21.72% | 21.72–21.72% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf (Pk# 10 alpha-Pinene 21.72%) |
| 1,8-Cineole | 25.65% | 25.65–25.65% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf (Pk# 29 1,8-cineole 25.65%) |
| Camphor | 17.95% | 17.95–17.95% | ketone monoterpene | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM725EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM725EO77.pdf (page 2, Camphor 17.95%) |
| Camphene | 7.4% | 7.4–7.4% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf (Pk# 13 Camphene 7.40%) |
| beta-Pinene | 3.21% | 3.21–3.21% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf (Pk# 16 beta-Pinene 3.21%) |
| Limonene | 3.94% | 3.94–3.94% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf (Pk# 28 Limonene 3.94%) |
| Myrcene | 2.85% | 2.85–2.85% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf (Pk# 20 Myrcene 2.85%) |
| p-Cymene | 2.21% | 2.21–2.21% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf (Pk# 27 para-Cymene 2.21%) |
| Borneol | 4.43% | — | bicyclic monoterpene alcohol | View sourceR. officinalis camphor-rich chemotype GC-MS, PMC12783073 (2025) Table 2 (Oct sample: camphor 14.5%, 1,8-cineole 34%, a-pinene 19%) |
| α-Terpineol | 2.73% | — | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceR. officinalis camphor-rich chemotype GC-MS, PMC12783073 (2025) Table 2 (Oct sample: camphor 14.5%, 1,8-cineole 34%, a-pinene 19%) |
| Bornyl acetate | 1.52% | — | monoterpene ester | View sourceR. officinalis camphor-rich chemotype GC-MS, PMC12783073 (2025) Table 2 (Oct sample: camphor 14.5%, 1,8-cineole 34%, a-pinene 19%) |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 0.8% | — | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceR. officinalis camphor-rich chemotype GC-MS, PMC12783073 (2025) Table 2 (Oct sample: camphor 14.5%, 1,8-cineole 34%, a-pinene 19%) |
| Verbenone | 0.39% | — | bicyclic monoterpene ketone | View sourceR. officinalis camphor-rich chemotype GC-MS, PMC12783073 (2025) Table 2 (Oct sample: camphor 14.5%, 1,8-cineole 34%, a-pinene 19%) |
Profile source: Certificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM623EO77; Certificate of Analysis ROSEMARY ct camphor RMYCM725EO77; Rosemary Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM623EO77.pdf ; https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20ROSEMARY%20ct%20camphor%20RMYCM725EO77.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/rosemary-essential-oil.php
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy to support mental clarity, focus, and alertness
- used in massage blends for muscle comfort after activity
- traditionally associated with supporting circulation when used in topical blends
- used in hair-care blends for a traditional scalp-invigorating reputation
- reported to support an energized, uplifted mood in diffuser blends
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- Odor intensity 65 is an archive normalization of AromaWeb's qualitative 'Medium - Strong' aroma-strength descriptor rather than a source-native 0-100 measurement.
- No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values were verified in this pass.