Rosemary oil, with its distinctive woody fragrance, has been used for centuries for a variety of health and beauty benefits. It is widely used in skin and hair care and included as an active component in most commercial products.
Rosemary was originally cultivated on the shores of the Mediterranean. In fact, the herbs Latin name, rosmarinus, is derived from the words “ros”, which is translated to dew, and “marinus”, which means sea, as Rosemary can survive on just the spray in the sea air. It is a plant well suited to growing in poor or sandy soil, high salt, high wind areas such as the conditions found by the sea.
Rosemary’s symbolic uses are deeply inlaid within many cultural traditions including weddings, funerals, and during religious ceremonies. The herb is seen by many as a gift by the gods and as a symbol of love, friendship, and trust. In modern times rosemary is grown throughout the world and is widely used as a medicinal herb and to season food.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen shrub with height of 50-200 cm, belongs to the family of Labiatae. The resulting essential oil has a spicy, slightly bitter flavor. Rosemary oil extracts are distilled from the leaves of the rosemary bush, an herb from the mint family and commonly found on the spice rack.
Effects & Actions of Rosemary Oil
Effects of rosemary essential oil on internal organs and systems
- aphrodisiac
- antiseptic
- analgesic
- healing
- carminative
- choleretic
- diuretic
- diaphoretic
- antirheumatic
- antispasmodic
- tonic
Effects of rosemary oil on psycho-emotional sphere
It has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system.
Helps to overcome psychological barriers, excessive shyness.
Perfect way to combat stressful situations and their consequences.
Effects of rosemary oil in bio-energy field
Orders for mental energy. It gives clarity and sharpness of thought, promotes birth of valuable and profound ideas and conclusions. Warms, revitalizes energy layer, increases energy immunity, protecting it from the perception of small and squalid information. The property allows rosemary essential oil to penetrate into the depth of experience feelings and attraction called love, irritation, hatred. Rosemary throbbing power of intuition from ancient times used in the occult sciences.
Usage of rosemary oil in cosmetics
- Tightens flabby skin.
- Natural treatment for oily skin because it regulates sebum, prevents the formation of comedones (blackheads), acne, tightens skins pores.
Eliminate stretch marks and effective in the fight against cellulite. - Rosemary Oil in Hair Care: Thanks to its anti-fungal properties, rosemary can be used as a gentle and effective dandruff treatment. Rosemary has been used for centuries, especially in the Mediterranean region, to stimulate hair growth. Prevents hair loss, dandruff, reduces the fat content of hair, and when combined with essential oil of clary sage can stop blooming.
- Rosemary Oil in Skin Care: Rosemary essential oil has astringent properties. When massaged onto the skin it rehydrates and tones the skin, keeping it taut and healthy; it reduces wrinkles and bags on the skin. Rosemary oil is also known for its cell regeneration properties. It treating visible skin conditions and replacing damaged tissue; reducing scars and spots caused by the condition. It is also useful in the case of acne, eruptions and stretch marks.
- Ingestion facilitates rapid and even tan.
Use in cooking: as a seasoning for various dishes.
Indications in Usage of Rosemary Oil
It stimulates the brain and improves memory.
Healing properties to restore hearing, vision, speech after a stroke.
Rosemary essential oil has the property to remove spasms of smooth muscles of the digestive tract, biliary and urinary tract, peripheral blood vessels, increases chologenic liver function, strengthen secretion of gastric juice.
Increase the amount of milk in lactating women, promote menstruation for nervous disorders in climatic period.
Oil is used by many as a natural antibacterial and antiviral. Rosemary is touted for its ability to eliminate several harmful forms of bacteria while leaving helpful bacteria undamaged. This use of the herb is particularly effective in fighting yeast infections or candida.
Reduces spastic colitis, atonic dyspepsia, general loss of strength, physical and mental fatigue, heart nervousness, insomnia, hysteria, migraine, vascular dystonia, hypotension, and impotence.
Treatment of diseases of the respiratory system: cold, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma.
Tones the heart, lowers cholesterol in the blood.
Rosemary oil helps deal with aches and pains; it is especially effective in easing muscle and joint pain and headaches. In case of rheumatism, a gentle oil massage will help ease symptoms. Rosemary oils stimulate blood circulation to the affected area.
Rosemary also has strong diuretic properties. This ensures acids and wastes like uric acids which increase inflammation and pain are passed out through urine. Regular rosemary massages keep aches and pains away, and the body energized.
Contraindications in usage of rosemary
- Oil should not be taken internally without the supervision of a health professional.
- Use of rosemary oil should be avoided during pregnancy.
- Pregnant women and children should consult a health care provider before using rosemary oil.
Blends well with: lavender, citronella, oregano, thyme, pine, cedar, musk, eucalyptus, frankincense, cinnamon, clary sage, orange, basil, grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, lemon balm, myrtle, mint.
