Rosemary oil uses

Essential oils are very popular among people who like to explore the nature and its little miracles. Rosemary oil is one of the most widely used herbal oils, with its versatile character and numerous benefits.

About rosemary

Rosemary or Rosmaronus officinalis is a perennial herb with small, pointy leaves that grows mainly in the Mediterranean region. Its name, translated from Latin, means “dew of the sea”, because if it grows at the sea coast, it does not need watering and takes moisture from the breeze that brings humidity from the sea.

Rosemary is one of the most important herbal spices in Mediterranean cuisine. It goes well with meats, especially lamb.

It can be used to make a tisane, tinctures, extracts and oils. Rosemary oil is obtained from fresh, green leaves and fresh flowers, through the process of steam distillation. One pound of rosemary oil requires distillation of 68 pounds of fresh leaves and blooms, but the result is certainly worth it.

Benefits of rosemary oil

Rosemary oil is an antiseptic, bactericide and fungicide and as such it has been used traditionally for hundreds of years. This oil is found in almost every household in Mediterranean, especially in the rural zones.

Rosemary oil is beneficial for the hair. It prevents hair loss and stimulates the hair growth. It can be used for alopecia, when the hair falls off in patches. In addition, it can be used to fight dandruff. Rosemary oil can even be used to get rid of the head lice, but it should be mixed with an ordinary shampoo.

This oil is an astringent and as such it acts as a stimulant. If a few drops of it are added to the bath water, it will soothe the nerves but lift the mood at the same time. It will also boost the energy levels and increase stamina.

Rosemary oil can be used in the battle against bad breath or halitosis. It should be mixed with hot water, and the mixture must not be swallowed.

Used as a massage oil, rosemary oil will not only relax the muscles and improve the circulation, but it will also repair the damage done to the skin cells by free radicals. This has a preventive effect against skin cancer.

Because it increases perspiration, rosemary oil can be used to reduce the fever and to help the elimination of excess body water.

Infusions with rosemary oil are very effective against respiratory problems, especially bronchitis and pneumonia. It also helps with digestive problems like indigestion, bloating, flatulence, cramps, boosts the immune system, acts as an analgesic, and normalizes the flow of bile.