Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Aromatherapy
Rosemary oil offers us clear thinking and clarity where there was confusion. Great to use before your morning routine to keep your head clear and focused. Well known as a stimulant for the nervous system, Rosemary oil was included in treatments for poor concentration and to increase memory function.
Rosemary oil provides us with psychic and energetic protection from outside influences. By boosting our Yang, or masculine energies, it motivates and stimulates us to get back out there and manifest our wishes, desires and goals.
Used in Mediterranean traditional cultures to energetically clear a space of negative energies or spirits, it acts as protection from unwanted influences. Great for meditation, psychic development and strengthening your intuition.
Historical and Traditional Uses
Because Rosemary is a brain stimulant, it was often used in nerve tonics for general weakness, lethargy, fatigue and exhaustion and to alleviate headaches. It was usually combined with lavender and 1% peppermint as a headache remedy. A great analgesic, it was applied for muscle pain, arthritis, inflammation, sciatica, neuralgia, spasms, cramps, gout, injury, bruises, improve the vitality of paralysed limbs, and muscle fatigue.
It supports the circulation especially of the head, hands and feet and relieved the symptoms of low blood pressure, heart palpitations, poor circulation and giddiness. Warm compresses of Rosemary were used to relieve liver and gall bladder problems and infections due to its antiseptic and stimulating properties.
For thousands of years it has been used in hair products to prevent dandruff, premature baldness and stimulate general hair health and promote hair growth.
Because of its antiseptic and antispasmodic influence it was included in remedies for coughs, colds, asthma, sinusitis and the flu.
Blends well with: Lavender, Rose Geranium, Patchouli, Sweet Orange, Lemon, Lime, Lemongrass, Lemon Scented Gum, Pink Grapefruit, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Fir Needle, Sandalwood, Ginger and Eucalyptus
Suggested Uses
Aroma: A rich, warm, aroma with woody with herbaceous undertones
Note: Middle
Status: Organic
Chakra: Third Eye
Origin: Spain
Method of extraction: Steam Distilled
Safety & Precautions
Non-irritating, non-toxic and non-sensitising.
Contra-indications:
Avoid using if pregnant, epileptic, or suffering from high blood pressure.
Be aware of individual allergies.