Properties |
Rosemary oil has a clear, powerful refreshing
herbal fragrance, is clear in colour and has a watery
viscosity. |
Origin |
It originated in Asia. |
Extraction |
It is extracted
from its flowering tops using steam distillation. |
Chemical composition |
a-pinene, borneol, b-pinene, camphor, bornyl
acetate, camphene, 1,8-cineole and limonene. |
Therapeutic properties |
Analgesic, antidepressant, astringent,
carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, digestive, diuretic,
emmenagogue, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, rubefacient,
stimulant, sudorific and tonic. |
Uses |
- Rosemary oil acts on the brain and the nervous system and is
wonderful for the mind.
- It also improves memory.
- It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental
fatigue and nervous exhaustion.
- It is also suitable for intestinal infections and diarrhea,
easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and
jaundice and relieving pain associated with rheumatism,
arthritis, muscular pain and gout.
- It helps for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor
circulation and varicose veins.
- It helps with obesity and cellulite.
- It is effective for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus and
whooping cough.
- Itis effective in easing congestion, puffiness and swelling
and can also be used for acne, dermatitis and eczema.
- It is very good in hair care. It
increases the circulation to the scalp thereby promoting hair growth.
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- Rosemary oil is unsuitable for people with epilepsy or high
blood pressure.
- Should not be used during pregnancy.
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Blends with |
Cedarwood,
Citronella, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint.
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