Aroma: described as floral/woody. The color is a clear pale straw to golden yellow liquid. When I had my first 'sniff' of this lovely oil .. I loved it. Softer then tea tree with just a hint of rose, a softer medicinal scent then tea tree .. so soothing and gentle with a slightly piney scent. Rosalina has a moderately fast evaporation rate, the dryout after 2 hours is soft and delicate. The essential oil of M. ericifolia is similar to that of M. alternifolia except that the major constituent is Linalool not the terpinene-4-ol. This makes the oil more pleasant smelling.
Please be note that there as been 'NO formal testing' as in clinical trials as yet on this oil. However, this holds true for so many of the commonly used essential oils.
Therapeutic Properties:
The major constituent Linalool is known to be a good antiseptic. Linalool has also shown to have effective sedative effects and is rapidly absorbed through the skin and the nasal mucous.
A wonderful oil for upper respiratory tract congestion and infections, particularly in small children. A gentle expectorant with good anti-infectous properties. As well as a deeply relaxing and calming oil which would be helpful in times of stress and insomnia.
Energetics:
Quality: a very 'yin' oil, being calming and relaxing, ideal for sleep and stress disorders.
Planetary Association: Earth
Chakra(s) : Upwards from the Heart, Throat & Third Eye.
Elemental Association: Water
Ref: Mark Webb - 'Bush Sense' . This article on Rosalina was published in Aromatherapy Today Vol 17 March 2001.
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