Rosemary essential oil is steam distilled from whole Rosemary herb, with derives its name from the Latin ‘ros marinus’ or ‘dew of the sea’. Rosemary is a very common evergreen herb. While growing, it is very fragrant with its needle-like leaves and white, pink, blue or purple flowers. The reason for the name is that in many locations that are humid, it needs no water to live as it absorbs it from the air around it.
This wild crafted rosemary has a wonderful depth of aroma, not sharp or medicinal, but bright, uplifting and almost sweet. It is pleasant to use in any aromatherapy formula, particularly where aroma is of a primary concern in addition to therapeutic action.
Rosemary was considered sacred by ancient Romans and Greeks. It can even be used as a spice for cooking with chicken, but an essential oil, it offers amazing healing and digestive properties for pains. It has an amazing story where it was used by grave robbers to protect against the black plague. It was also used to ward off dark and evil spirits.
In many cultures, rosemary is used as ornamental plant while also being used for medicinal and culinary uses. It is very popular in North America where it is cultivated in gardens and often picked to use as a fresh herb for dishes. Although it has tremendous popularity in North America, it is indigenous to the Mediterranean region and Asia. Rosemary is able to survive in cooler climates and it can live without being watered for quite some time as it is able to absorb moisture from the air if it is available. In humid climates, it can go throughout its entire life without being watered if the moisture is readily available in the air.
Rosemary has been used since antiquity. The Greeks believed that the Goddess Aphrodite had rosemary draped around her neck when she rose from the sea and the Virgin Mary is thought to be responsible for turning the flowers blue when she spread her blue cloak over a white flowered rosemary bush.
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with numerous branches and ash-colored scaly bark with leathery, thick leaves, which are lustrous and dark green above, and white underneath.
Benefit & Uses: Rosemary Essential Oil is best used as facial oil for extremely dry skin. It nourishes the scalp and keeps hair looking healthy and shiny, and many users claim that it promotes hair growth, though there is not any medical evidence to support this argument. It normalizes excessive oil secretions and improves most scalp problems, particularly dandruff and seborrhea. Rosemary Oil is also helpful in treating cellulite. It also balances intense emotions and controls mood swings. It assists in managing stress and overcoming stress-related disorders and nervous exhaustion.
Rosemary has a fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly medicinal aroma. Energizing oil, it may be beneficial for helping to restore mental alertness when experiencing fatigue. It is also a popular ingredient in skin and hair care products. This oil should be diluted before use and is recommended for adult use only. Rosemary may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods while cooking.
Rosemary Essential Oil stimulates cell renewal and improves dry or mature skin, easing lines and wrinkles. It can also clear acne, blemishes or dull dry skin by fighting bacteria and regulating oil secretions. It improves circulation and can reduce the appearance of broken capillaries and varicose veins. Rosemary Essential Oil helps to overcome mental fatigue and sluggishness by stimulating and strengthening the entire nervous system. It enhances mental clarity while aiding alertness and concentration. Rosemary Oil can help cope with stressful conditions and see things from a clearer perspective.