Rosemary

Also known as: Rosmarinus coronarium. Rosemary essential oil is extracted from Rosmarinus officinalis of the Labiatae family and is also known as incensier.

Rosemary comes from an evergreen bush native to Asia, but now cultivated in other places.  Pale blue and lavender hued flowers adorn the bush, and it is from them that the essential oil is extracted via steam distillation.

All the major ancient civilizations , the Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks and Romans, considered rosemary sacred.  As late as the Middle Ages, rosemary was believed to both help users to keep from getting the plague and as a type of talisman to ward off evil. 

It was widely burned in the form of incense in France during the plague. Rosemary oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops by steam distillation.

Home Remedies using Rosemary Essential Oil:

Benefits of Rosemary Essential Oil:

The therapeutic uses for rosemary essential oil are analgesic, relieving excess water retention and the accompanying symptoms. 

It is good for promoting blood flow to the pelvic regions and uterus.  Rosemary oil is good for the digestive system, a great skin and hair booster, removing excess oil and closing pores. 

It is good for the liver, raises blood pressure, and is good for the nervous system, among other things.

Rosemary essential oil has a positive effect on the cephalic regions, clearing the mind, improving brain function.  Many users feel that rosemary oil actually improves cognitive function and memory.

Essential oil of rosemary is good for all types of headaches.  It works well for migraines, stress, and cluster headaches as well. 

It works well for digestive disorders such as indigestion, gas, chron’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other conditions. 

It works well with nerve issues, and has been especially good for neuralgia related disorders and even fibromyalgia.

Essential oil of rosemary are great for diuretic purposes, and even aids in weight reduction and body building routines, because it helps reduce cellulite and makes losing weight a little easier to cope with, both mentally and physically.

In aromatherapy, rosemary essential oil can be good in remedies for nasal congestion, and can be relaxing, making what time you have for yourself the maximum recuperative experience it can be.

• In aromatherapy, this oil works well used in diffusers, simmer pots, or steam therapy.
• Rosemary oil may be blended with other oils for custom therapy, and/or blended with a carrier oil, to be used in massage therapy. 
• A few drops may be added to a warm bath for therapeutic soaks.
• When added to a cream or lotion base, this oil is very good for circulation. It may be added to shampoo to promote fast hair growth when you are between styles, and is a great scalp conditioner.

Side Effects of Rosemary Essential Oil:

Rosemary oil should never be used by pregnant women. 

It is not advised for those who have hypertension or epilepsy. 

As is the case for all essential oil, you should conduct a skin patch test before beginning oil therapy, and consult your physician or aromatherapy expert if you have any concerns.