Description
The rosemary, scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary the pharmaceutical) is an evergreen shrub, particularly aromatic, a member of the Chilanthian family, endemic of the Mediterranean regions, which reaches up to 2m in height. It is a honeycomb plant and the bees enjoy it very much. We also find it under the names of Romari, diomarin, rosemary, Aristari, Lasmari, Lebanese.
As a herb is closely linked to cooking, but its essential oil has a significant application in folk medicine and psychology. It is collected by steam distillation of the peak flowers of the plant and is a colorless to pale yellow liquid, with an intense, woody camphor aroma. It combines very well with basil, cedar, geranium, ginger, Greifruit, lemon and mint.
Ethereal Nature’s rosemary essential oil features remarkable therapeutic properties and is an excellent nervous system tonic and especially auxiliary memory. Externally it can be used to relieve muscle aches, sciatica and neuralgia, as it relaxes and warms muscles and joints, helping to avoid cramps and injuries. Combined with lavender it creates an excellent massage oil for athletes. At the same time, it exerts significant antiseptic and antibacterial activity and successfully fights bronchitis, runny nose and colds, as well as tonic and sedative action in the digestive system, mitigating the symptoms of indigestion, inflammation and drumming, while in giggles. oral. It is also known for its tonic and rejuvenating properties in hair, as it acts as a stimulant of hair follicles in cases of premature baldness, and fights dandruff (along with borax and cold water). Ideal for oily acne skin. Finally, in aromatherapy it helps to enhance self -concentration and positive thinking.
Suitable dosage for massage: 1 ml of rosemary oil in 25 ml of almond oil.
Caution: Avoid using it during pregnancy and lactation, as well as if you have high blood pressure or suffer from epilepsy. Only external use.