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Rosemary Essential Oil
₦3,000.00
Rosemary is a treasured herb with numerous health and wellness benefits. This essential oil contains the antioxidant Carnosol, which effectively reduces inflammation and has been claimed to inhibit the expression of cancer genes.
Rosemary essential oil’s versatility makes it applicable as a therapeutic addition to cosmetics, personal care formulations, soaps, perfumery, incense, candles and in general aromatherapy.
Product Details
Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Plant part(s) used: Leaves
Country of origin: Turkey, Tunisia
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Appearance and color: Transparent, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Aroma and perfumery notes: Strong, fresh, slightly minty, camphor-like with a woody-balsamic undertone
Shelf life: 2-3 years
Storage: Best stored at room temperature or refrigerated with caps closed. Please keep away from direct sunlight as UV rays damage the efficacy of essential oils.
Oil Consistency: thin consistency
Family: Lamiaceae
Blends well with: Basil, Cedarwood, Cinnamon bark, Citronella, Clary sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea tree, Thyme
Common usage: Used for aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair enhancement and care, neuralgia, blood circulation, rheumatism
Edible: No
For kids: No
For pregnant or nursing mothers: No. Due to the variable quantity of naturally-occurring camphor in Rosemary oil, it is advised to avoid using it during pregnancy.
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-carcinogenic, cytotoxic, bronchodilatory, cough suppressant, cognitive boost, calmative effects
Main chemical compounds: a-pinene, 1,8-cineole, camphor, camphene, b-pinene, b-myreene, limonene, borneol
Product Description
Rosemary is a woody, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean and is cultivated worldwide. It originally grows wild on dry, rocky slopes near the sea. Its name is derived from the Latin ros marinus, meaning “sea dew”. In the fourteenth century, Queen Isabella of Hungary applied extracts of Rosemary to treat gout. In Egypt Rosemary was buried with the pharaohs. It was also burned in hospitals as a disinfectant and purifier, to ward off the plague.
Rosemary is a treasured herb with numerous health and wellness benefits. Rosemary essential oil contains the antioxidant Carnosol, which effectively reduces inflammation and has been claimed to inhibit the expression of cancer genes. Rosemary is a circulatory stimulant – it has been shown to increase blood flow and is useful in the treatment of blood pressure issues.
The oil is also an analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, antispasmodic, carminative, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, decongestant, diuretic, vulnerary, antiviral, hypertensive, nervine, parasiticidal agent, among others.
Rosemary essential oil’s versatility makes it applicable as a therapeutic addition to cosmetics, personal care formulations, soaps, perfumery, incense, candles and in general aromatherapy.
Usage and Recipes
To Boost Energy Level
An Aroma Inhaler is a handy way to use Rosemary essential oil for energy and focus boost. You could also put a few drops on a hankie and leave it on your desk or near where you’re working.
Along those lines: Studies have shown that Rosemary essential oil enhances memory and brain function. Use as suggested above or dab a little diluted oil on the inside of your wrist before going to class/work for a big test or if you have a big decision to make.
Pain Relief
To remedy pain and muscle stiffness, mix 100 to 120ml of a carrier oil, 4 drops Rosemary oil, 4 drops Lavender oil, 3 drops Basil oil and 2 drops Ginger oil. Massage into sore muscles or use a few drops in a hot bath to relieve the tension.
Healthy Hair
Rosemary essential oil will help you get rid of dandruff, help to slow hair loss and thicken hair. To treat thinning hair, mix 100 to 120ml of Jojoba oil, 10 drops of Rosemary oil, 10 drops Lavender oil and 5 drops Clary Sage oil. Massage a few drops of this mixture into your scalp daily. If you have oily hair and skin, you can use less oil or do it only once or twice a week.
Natural Acne Remedy
Since Rosemary essential oil is antiseptic, it is a great natural acne remedy:
Mix 30ml of Jojoba oil with 5 drops of Rosemary oil, 5 drops Tea Tree oil, 5 drops Lavender and 3 drops of Lemon. Use this as a spot treatment to relieve and heal blemishes. For a good mask, add 30 grams of honey to a couple drops each of Rosemary and Lavender oils. Mix well and smooth onto your face. Relax for 10-30 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Not only will it help you get rid of your pimples, but this mask will also make you feel like you’ve had a day spa!
Natural Deodorant
Given its antifungal and antibacterial properties, Rosemary essential oil makes a great deodorant.
Sample recipe for a spray: Mix 120ml of apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons grain alcohol, 10 drops of Rosemary oil, 10 drops of Lavender oil, 6 drops of Sandalwood oil, 6 drops of Lemon oil and two cups of distilled water in a spray bottle. You could also use a few drops of this mixture in a foot bath to soothe and deodorize tired feet.
Disclaimer: All information herein should be taken as helpful age-old therapeutic information, rather than professional medical advice or medical prescription
Literature
Reference Materials:
1. Formacek, K.H. Kubeczka. Essential Oils Analysis by Capillary Chromatography and Carbon C-13 NMR Spectroscopy. (New York: John Wiley, 1982).
2. M.H. Boelens. The Essential Oils from Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Perfumer & Flavorist 10, 1985), 21-37.
3. Bourrel, G. Vilarem, G. Michel, et al. Etude des priprietes Bacteriostatiques et Fongistatiques en Milieu Solide de 24 Huiles Essentielles Preamblement Analysees. (Rivista Italiana EPPOS 16, 1995), 3-12.
4. J.C. Chalchat, R.P. Garry, A. Michet, et al. Essential Oils of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.). The Chemical Composition of Oils of Various Origins (Morocco, Spain, France). (Journal of Essential Oil Research 5, 1993), 613-618
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