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RAVENSARA.  Ravensara aromatica.   The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals.  Use for nervous disorders and respiratory problems.  (Also known as Agathophyllum aromatica).

RED TURKEY OIL  is sulphurated Castor Oil,  Ricinus communis,  used specifically for massage in the treatment of rheumatics.   Do not use when pregnant.

ROSALINA.  Melaleuca ericifolia.   The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals.  Used in Australia as a substitute for Rosewood).

ROSE - CABBAGE.  Rosa centifolia.   Promotes a feeling of well-being and happiness. The absolute oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for asthma, broken capillaries, depression, dry skin, eczema, frigidity, headache, impotence, insomnia, irregular menstruation, mature complexion, perfume, stress, wrinkles. (Also known as  French Rose, French Otto of  Rose, Hundred-leaved Rose, Moroccan Otto of Rose,  Provence Rose, Rosa centifolia x gallica, Rose de Mai,  Rose Maroc.)

ROSE - DAMASK.  Rosa damascena.   Promotes a feeling of well-being and happiness. The absolute oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for asthma, broken capillaries, depression, dry skin, eczema, frigidity, headache, impotence, insomnia, irregular menstruation, mature complexion, perfume, stress, wrinkles. (Also known as Anatolian Rose oil, Attar of Rose Oil,  Bulgarian Rose,  Kazanlik Rose, Otto of  Rose Oil, Summer Damask Rose, Turkish Rose.)  There is a White Rose Absolute (Rosa alba, Rosa damascena variety alba) also on the market from Bulgaria. 

ROSE OTTO.  Rose petals infused in Sandalwood to promote a feeling of well-being and happiness. Rose Otto has a sweeter aroma than the Rose Absolutes. The oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for asthma, broken capillaries, depression, dry skin, eczema, frigidity, headache, impotence, insomnia, irregular menstruation, mature complexion, perfume, stress, wrinkles.  ( Rosa centifolia gives French Otto of  Rose, Moroccan Otto of Rose.) (Rosa damascena gives Attar of Rose Oil, Otto of  Rose Oil.)

ROSE HIP SEED.  Rosa rubiginosa. An excellent aromatherapy oil for skin treatments it is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Good for broken capillaries, burns, dry skin, eczema, scars, sensitive complexion, tissue regeneration, wrinkles. 

ROSEMARY.  Rosmarinus officinalis. Used by our ancestors to ward off the evil-eye. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Do not use if pregnant. Do not use if epileptic. Use for migraine, acne, amenorrhoea, anaemia, anorexia, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, colds, colic, colitis, dandruff, debility, depression, dermatitis, detoxifying, dysmenorrhoea, dyspepsia, eczema, flatulence, 'flu, fluid retention, frigidity, frustration, general skin care, glandular problems, gout, greasy hair, hair growth, hair rinse, head aches, hepatic disorders, high blood pressure, hypotension, impotence, indigestion, infections, insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia, irritated skin, jaundice, leucorrhoea, lice, liver congestion, mature complexions, mental fatigue, muscular pain, nervous exhaustion, nervous tension, neuralgia, oedema, oily skin, palpitations, PMT, poor circulation, promoting hair growth, psoriasis, rashes, revitalising, rheumatism, seborrhoea, scabies, scalp stimulation, stress related disorders, tachycardia, toning, varicose veins, whooping cough, wrinkles. (Also known as Compass Plant. Incensier, Rosmarinus cononarium.) Varieties include a 'rough' Camphor Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis variety camphor) and a 'gentle' Verbenon Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis variety verbenon).

ROSEWOOD.  Aniba rosaeodora. Produced from trees felled during the clearing of South American rain forests. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Safe for any skin, or children. Use for oily/dry/dull/oily/sensitive skin, dermatitis, frigidity, general skin care, headaches, immune system stimulation, infections, scars, stress of all kinds, wounds, wrinkles, acne, colds,  coughs, fever, nausea. (Also known as Aniba rosaeodora variety amazonica, Brazilian Rosewood, Bois de Rose.)

RUE.  Ruta graveolens.    TOXIC    The essential oil is not recommended for use in Aromatherapy. (Also known as Garden Rue, Herb-of-Grace, Herbygrass.)

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