Rosemary is a legendary Mediterranean plant. According to legend, the Virgin Mary left her cloak on a rosemary bush, causing its flowers to change from white to blue. Thanks to its unique chemical composition , rosemary has been used in medicine since the Middle Ages.
Rosemary essential oil is distilled from the young leaves and flowers, with an aroma
that matches the scent of crushed rosemary leaves - a fresh, clean fragrance reminiscent of freshly cut grass and mint.
Rosemary oil blends well with nutmeg, lavender, thyme, cinnamon, clove, and cedar oils.
The aroma of rosemary helps with academic success by enhancing memory and concentration. It can also alleviate doubt and anxiety, providing self-confidence and boosting energy.
Properties of Rosemary Essential Oil:
- The oil has potent anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibiotic properties.
- It provides pain relief and reduces fever without lowering blood pressure or causing weakness. It alleviates muscle and headache pain.
- Rosemary oil is used in rehabilitative therapy after strokes to aid in speech and motor skills recovery.
- Its anti-inflammatory properties are effective for neuritis, osteochondrosis, arthritis, and neuralgic pain.
- Rosemary oil aids in dissolving kidney stones and removing sand.
- As an antiseptic, it heals and disinfects wounds and clears boils.
- It strengthens blood vessel walls, easing varicose veins and strengthening the heart muscle. It improves circulation in all organs and tissues.
- The oil has a mild blood pressure-raising effect.
Rosemary Oil in Cosmetology:
Rosemary essential oil is found in some of the best scar and stretch mark ointments. It is used for caring for young, oily skin and treats dandruff, oily hair, and promotes hair growth and renewal.
How to Use Rosemary Oil:
- Rosemary oil can cause a strong burning sensation but is used undiluted despite this reaction. Rosemary is actively used in medicine - both traditional and folk.
- To enrich creams, add 6 drops of rosemary oil per 10 grams of the product.
- For wounds, use compresses with 3 drops of rosemary oil on a warm compress for no more than 30 minutes.
- For rubbing and massage, dissolve 6 drops of rosemary oil in a base oil.
- Be cautious with use in the summer as it may cause photosensitivity.
