Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary essential oil, extracted from Salvia rosmarinus (Rosmarinus officinalis), is renowned for its fresh, woody-herbaceous aroma and versatile therapeutic uses. Revered for centuries as both a medicinal herb and a symbol of love and remembrance, this uplifting oil is highly valued for its stimulating effects on the mind and body.

Botanical name	Salvia rosmarinus (Rosmarinus officinalis)
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Family	Lamiaceae Family
Characteristics	A pale yellow to almost colourless mobile liquid with a strong, fresh, woody-herbaceous aroma.
Note	Middle note
Used in blend(s)	Soul Tranquility, Inner Strength
Plant parts used	Leaves, flowers, and twigs
Method of extraction	Steam distillation
Folklore & History	Rosemary has been treasured since ancient times, with Egyptians using it medicinally, and Greeks and Romans considering it a sacred plant symbolizing love and death. There are three main chemotypes of rosemary: camphor-borneol (Spain), 1,8 cineole (Tunisia), and verbenone (France), each offering distinct therapeutic benefits. Its role as a brain stimulant and memory enhancer has been acknowledged for centuries, making it one of the best-known aromatic herbs.
Origin	Spain
Therapeutic Properties	Rosemary has an uplifting and stimulating effect on the mind, improving memory, focus, and clarity. Rosemary essential oil is celebrated for its antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, diuretic, expectorant, hepatoprotective, insecticidal, and nervine properties. It supports the nervous system by stimulating the brain, improving concentration, and alleviating nervous debility and headaches. In the cardiovascular system, it acts as a heart tonic, addressing cardiac fatigue, palpitations, angina, and circulatory issues. For the digestive system, it aids in dyspepsia, flatulence, chronic gastroenteritis, colitis, and liver toning. In the respiratory system, the 1,8 cineole chemotype is effective for catarrhal conditions, bronchitis, asthma, and sinusitis, while the verbenone chemotype offers mucolytic properties. In the musculoskeletal system, rosemary oil relieves rheumatism, arthritis, sprains, strains, muscle fatigue, and edema. In the integumentary system, it is reputed to stimulate hair growth and prevent premature baldness.
Contraindications	Do not apply rosemary essential oil to or near the face of children. Avoid during pregnancy. Ensure proper dilution before use.
Interesting read	Therapeutic effects of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) and its active constituents on nervous system disorders.