Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Rosemary

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Essential Oil of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Abbr: R/M    [to top of page]
This plant is a shrubby bush up to 2 metres tall, with silvery-green, needle shaped leaves and pale blue flowers. The whole plant is strongly aromatic.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Rosemary: Strong, fresh, herbaceous with a woody-balsamic undertone.
Colour of Essential Oil of Rosemary: Colourless to pale yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Rosemary: Flowering tops.
Method of Extraction of Rosemary: Steam Distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Rosemary: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Cephalic, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Fungicide, Hepatic, Hypertensive, Nervine, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Sudorific, Vulnerary.
Actions of Essential Oil of Rosemary: Anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, insect repellent.
Circulatory: Circulation - sluggish, edema, fluid retention, gout, low blood pressure, rheumatism, varicose veins.
Digestion: Colitis, diarrhea, digestion - sluggish, gallstones, intestinal parasites, liver problems.
Endocrine: Fatigue - chronic.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis, fluid retention, leucorrhea.
Lymphatic: Lymph congestion, water retention.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, cramps, multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, muscle tone, sprains, strains.
Nervous: Epilepsy, exhaustion, fatigue, headache, hysteria, nervous exhaustion, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Aphrodisiac.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, congestion, cough, respiratory problems, sinus congestion, sinus infection.
Skeletal: Rheumatism.
Skin: Broken capillaries, eczema, fungal infection, hair loss, insect bites, psoriasis, scabies, scalp disorders, skin tone, tissue congestion, toning.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Alertness, aphrodisiac, concentration, exhaustion, fatigue, headache, hysteria, tension.
Contra-Indications for Rosemary: Pregnancy. High blood pressure. Epilepsy.
Comments on Rosemary: Rosemary "comforteth the harte and maketh it merie".~Grown wild in Tunisia, France and Spain, its woodsy scent assists in promoting proper muscle function and enhancing memory.~Distilled precisely to improve its therapeutic properties, Rosemary soothes nervous exhaustion and when combined with Peppermint and Lavender gives feelings of overall good health and mental clarity.~It is an energy booster that also supports against hair loss associated with old age.~This oil is also used in shampoos to promote a healthy shine to the hair.

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