Rosmarinus officininalis
A fragrant stimulant
Source: Spain
Extraction: Steam distilled from fresh flowering tops.
Blending Factor: 2
Odour Note: Middle
Characteristics:
Rosemary is a colourless to pale yellow liquid with a penetrating, fresh, green, woody/herbaceous nose.
Safety Precautions:
Do not use if suffering from epilepsy or high blood pressure. Nontoxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising.
History:
It has been native to the Mediterranean region and one of the best known aromatic culinary herbs. This oil has been favored by Greeks, Romans and Egyptians as a sacred plant symbolizing life and death; it has been used medicinally for centuries as a remedy for stomach and liver complaints. It has a stimulating effect on the brain and is useful as a memory aid in study. The herb has thereby become a symbol of remembrance.
A rubefacient, using rosemary, was prepared for the queen of Hungary. The blend called ‘Hungary water’ was used effectively for the queen’s gout. The oil is often used as a fragrant stimulant in liniment blends and in hair preparations for the treatment of dandruff, stimulating hair growth and to prevent premature hair loss.
Therapeutic Actions:
Analgesic, antidepressant, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, rubefacient, stimulant, sudorific, tonic
Enhances:
Awareness, clarity of thought, confidence, decisiveness, inspiration, invigorating, restoring, strengthening, improves concentration and memory, digestive
Reduces:
Depression, fatigue, muscular pains and injuries, painful menstruation, respiratory problems
Uses:
Respiratory system: Colds, Bronchitis
Nervous system: Headaches, mental fatigue
Circulation/Muscular Low blood pressure, promotes circulation, rheumatism, muscular pain, pre-post sports rub
Reproductive/endocrine Menstrual cramps, scanty periods
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
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Muscle Sprains
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Pre-Sport Rub
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Low Blood Pressure
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Rosemary
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2
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Rosemary
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3
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Rosemary
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2
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Chamomile Roman
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1
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Grapefruit
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3
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Clary Sage
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4
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Clary Sage
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4
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Marjoram
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3
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Thyme Red
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1
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Total drops
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7
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Total drops
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9
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Total Drops
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9
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In cold water
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ml
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In Carrier Oil
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18 ml
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Carrier
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18 ml
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Blends well with:
Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine, Tea Tree and Thyme Red.