Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Parts Used: Leaves, Twigs & Flowering Tops
Rosemary is a very fragrant perennial evergreen shrub that has needle-like leaves. It is easily shaped and is often used as hedges, or pruned into decorative animal shapes for ornamental gardening. During the holidays you can find table top trees decorated that are actually the Rosemary plant.
This shrub is a must for any garden, not just herb gardens. It is said that Rosemary is a companion plant for other herb and vegetable plants. It is also one of the most widely used culinary herbs, with healing properties that are just as vast and widely used throughout the world.
This pungent plant is a member of the Mint family. It has the same kind of uplifting qualities found in Peppermint and in aromatherapy they are often used as a substitute for one another.
Most of Rosemary's current uses have been handed down from ancient times and include drinking Rosemary tea to treat indigestion, gas, bloating and other digestive and stomach ailments. It also helps depression, headaches and cold and flu symptoms, especially affecting the upper respiratory system. Drink to relieve bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough as well.
A Rosemary bath helps overworked muscles and muscle spasms, arthritic joints, rheumatism, sciatica and neuralgia. The camphor in Rosemary is what helps poor circulation and its antibacterial action helps heal wounds. It is especially beneficial to inhale the bath vapors when sick. Rosemary blends well with many other herbs to make it easy to prepare a healing bath that is perfect for you no matter what your needs may be.
Rosemary essential oil is easy to use and a little goes a long way. Add to a diffuser when studying to help memory retention, mental fatigue, and treating nervous exhaustion. Add to your shampoo to stimulate the scalp and help prevent premature baldness. Sinusitis sufferers can benefit from inhaling directly from the bottle. It helps soothe the nose membranes while clearing the sinus passages.
Rosemary has high concentrations of antioxidants and substantial amounts of minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium and more. Considering all the healing benefits of this culinary herb, one should use it all the time and with every member of the family.
Medicinal Properties include: Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-depressant, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, parasiticide, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory, adrenal cortex, hepatobiliary), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nervous, general), vulnerary.
Blends well with: Basil, Cedarwood, Citronella, Frankincense, Lavender, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, Sweet Orange and Thyme.
Pure Essential Oil Usage
Inhalation - For stimulating the mind, fighting fatigue and
aiding memory retention. Also good for sinus passages.
Skin & Hair Care - Improves dull skin. For acne,
dermatitis, eczema, insect repellent, lice, scabies, and varicose
veins. Stimulates the scalp, promotes hair growth, use for dandruff,
seborrhea and alopecia areata.
Tea - For headaches, depression, nervous diseases, colds
and colic. It has also been used for asthma and other lung and
throat conditions.
Bath - Soothe muscle and joint pain. Heal skin wounds and
infections.
Massage - Increases blood circulation to applied area.
Soothes sore muscles, eases heart palpitations.
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Recipes
Study Aid
5 drops Rosemary essential oil
1 drop Peppermint essential oil
Mix oils together and inhale deeply or add to diffuser.
Tired Foot Bath
3 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Rosemary essential oil
4 drops Lemon essential oil
Add the essential oils to warm water and mix well. This blend
comes in handy when you've been on your feet all day. The Lavender
soothes the feet and the Rosemary and Lemon refresh, revive, and
stimulate circulation.
Scalp Stimulator
1 teaspoon Jojoba oil
2 drops Rosemary essential oil
2 drops Clary Sage essential oil
A refreshing conditioning blend that is easy to use. Massage into
scalp, let soak for 2 minutes then rinse thoroughly.
Clarifying Blend
An aromatherapy blend inspired by traditional Chinese use can
evoke a feeling of gentle clarity and inspire the harmonious flow
of emotional energy. This blend uses oils with balancing and mildly
energizing aromas.
28 drops Patchouli essential oil
28 drops Lavender essential oil
29 drops Bergamot essential oil
10 drops Clary Sage essential oil
5 drops Rosemary essential oil
3 drops of this blend, added to one ounce of any carrier oil makes a great massage oil.
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