ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL Pure Undiluted Premium Quality
BOTANICAL NAME: rosmarinus officinalis
ORIGIN: Tunisia
PARTS USED: leaves
FRAGRANCE: camphorous, fresh, medicinal, woodsy
BLENDS WELL WITH: armoise, basil, cade, caraway, carrot, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, elemi, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, hyssop, juniper, lavender, lime, marjoram, nutmeg, pepper, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, sage, tea tree, thyme.
AROMATIC BENEFITS: clarifying, concentration, fatigue, grief, inspiring, invigorating, memory loss, nervous tension, stimulating, stress, warming.
MAGICAL USES: conscious mind (stimulates), exorcism, health (maintain), heart chakra, longevity, love, protective, remembrance, third-eye chakra, vitality.
PHYSICAL USES: acne, alopecia, analgesic, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, bruises, carminative, cellulite, chilblains, cholagogue, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, cramps, cystitis, dandruff, decongestant, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, diverticulosis, dry skin, emmenagogue, fainting, fibrositis, gout, hair loss, hangovers, headaches, immunity stimulant, influenza, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, lice, lower abdominal pain, lumbago, moth repellent, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, nervine, normal skin, oily hair, oily skin, osteoporosis, prostatitis, raises blood pressure, Raynaud's disease, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, spina bifida, sprains, strains, swelling, synovitis, tendinitis, thrush, toning, tonsillitis, torticollis, vaginal infections, varicose veins.
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Health Benefits of Rosemary
Rosemary oil is one of the most popular essential oils. It has become important to us due to its various health benefits including its ability to stimulate hair growth, boost mental activity, relieve respiratory problems, and reduce pain.
Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) is very popular in the Mediterranean region as a culinary herb. Many dishes are cooked with rosemary oil and freshly plucked rosemary leaves. Rosemary essential oil is extracted from the leaves.The rosemary bush belongs to the mint family which includes basil, lavender, myrtle, and sage.
Rosemary has been extensively used since ancient times for a variety of purposes. The Romans gave special importance to rosemary plant and used it in religious ceremonies. Its use extended to wedding ceremonies, food, cosmetics, and herbal care. The Rosemary plant and its extract were also used in the ancient Egyptian civilization as incense.
The health benefits of rosemary essential oil made it a favorite of Paracelsus, a renowned physician, who made significant contribution to herbal medicine during the sixteenth century. Paracelsus valued rosemary oil due to its ability to strengthen the entire body. He (rightly) believed that rosemary oil had the ability to heal delicate organs such as the liver, brain, and heart.
Some of the health benefits of rosemary oil are given below:
Hair Care: Rosemary oil and rosemary teas are used extensively for hair care in shampoos and lotions. Regular use of rosemary oil stimulates follicles, causing the hair to grow longer and stronger. It is also believed that rosemary oil slows premature hair loss and graying of hair, hence it is an excellent tonic for balding. Rosemary essential oil is also beneficial for dry and flaky scalps. Regular massaging of the scalp with rosemary oil nourishes the scalp and removes dandruff. Further, it is often mixed with tea tree oil and basil oil to treat scalp problems.
Mouth Care: Rosemary essential oil is a disinfectant and is used as a mouth wash. It also helps to alleviate bad breadth.
Skin Care: Regular massage with the oil helps in toning your skin and removing dryness.
Boosts Mental Activity: Rosemary essential oil is an excellent brain and nerve tonic. It is sometimes used by students during exam times for it's ability to increases concentration. It stimulates mental activity and is a good remedy for depression, mental fatigue, and forgetfulness. Inhaling rosemary oil lifts the spirit.
Pain Relief: Rosemary essential oil can help to alleviate headaches, muscle pains, sore muscles, rheumatism, and arthritis. Massage the affected area fo the body with rosemary essential oil to give relief. Vapor baths are found to be effective for rheumatism.
Aroma: Rosemary has a mesmerizing aroma and hence rosemary essential oil is an excellent inhalant. The oil is used in room fresheners, cosmetics, beauty aids, food, bath oil, candles, and perfumes. When inhaled it creates mental energy and clears the respiratory tract.
Respiratory: The scent of Rosemary oil gives relief from throat congestion, allergies, colds, sore throat, and flu. Since rosemary oil is antiseptic it is effective for respiratory infections as well. The oil is antispasmodic and is used in bronchial asthma.
Indigestion: Rosemary oil can be used for indigestion, flautulence, and stomach cramps. Rosemary leaves are often added to meat dishes as it helps with digestion.
Other claimed health benefits of rosemary oil include its usage for disorders in menstrual cycle, menstrual cramps, peptic ulcer, urine flow, prostrate, gall bladder, intestine, liver, cataract, heart, sperm mobility, leukemia, and kidney stones and associated pain. Research is also being carried out to study its potential in treating various types of cancers including colon, stomach, breast, and lung cancers.
Safety Warnings: As with many other essential oils, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using rosemary essential oil. Avoid if history of high blood pressure or epilepsy. Avoid use on damaged skin. Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use a carrier oil when applying to skin.