Aromatherapy Essential Oils

Common name: Rosemary Oil
Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Habitat regions: Mediterranean, Morocco and nowadays in North America and Great Britain
Common method of extraction: Steam distillation
Part of plant used: Flowering tops
Color: Clear
Scent: Powerful refreshing, camphoraceous and herbal
Combines well with: Cedarwood, Citronella, Geranium and Juniper.
Description: Rosemary is an evergreen bush with green leaves (that are widely used in Mediterranean cuisine) and bluish flowers which contains a powerful volatile oil. The name derives from the latin word “Rosmarinus” meaning “sea dew” probably because usually it grows near the sea.

Rosemary has been well known since ancient times for its scent and its therapeutic properties. Besides, Egyptians, Romans and Greeks used the herb in their religious observances, while in the Middle Ages it was used to expel evil spirits and as antidote to plague.

Rosemary oil properties

High	Middle	Low
		Cholagogue
		Expectorant
		Antirheumatic
		Decongestant
		Emmenagogue
		Stimulant
		Astringent
		Antispasmodic

Therapeutic action

	High	Middle	Low
Rheumatology	Myalgia	Rheumatism
	Cramps	Rheumatic aches
Hepatic Diseases		Cholecystitis	Gall-stone
			Hepatitis
Cardiology		Circulatory troubles	Hypercholesterolemia
			Hypotension
Digestion			Dyspepsia
			Flatulence
Menses		Menorrhoea
General Health Care			Cirrhosis

Precautions: Rosemary has antispasmodic and neurotoxic properties and should not be used by pregnant and people with hypertension or epilepsy. Moreover, it is not suitable for kids and children and internal use.

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