Rosemary is a favorite culinary spice that adds an irresistible flavor and aroma to any meat, vegetable salads, sauces, soups, potato dishes and more - anyone who loves it can include it in any dish they want. In the form of a spice, rosemary has a number of beneficial properties for the body. However, today we will discuss the ones that rosemary oil possesses.
Rosemary oil is extracted from the plant Rosmarinus Officinalis - an evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has beautiful blue and purple flowers and reaches up to 1.5 m in height. Its aroma is beloved by bees. An interesting fact is that rosemary was considered a sacred plant by the ancient Romans, and in the Middle Ages people used it to protect against the plague and to drive away evil spirits and creatures.
Rosemary oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering tips of the plant.
Here's what problems rosemary essential oil helps with.
1. It perfectly stimulates the brain cells that are responsible for memory. The aroma of rosemary has always been loved by scientists, officials and students, because it helps them remember not only names and numbers, but also foreign words;
2. It belongs to the class of tonic aromas and appears as an aphrodisiac;
3. A powerful stimulator of the body's immune activity;
4. It has a beneficial effect on the organs of the digestive system; It is able to fight not only the inflammation of the bile, but also expels the stones from it;
5. It is also taken for problems with the respiratory tract, has a softening effect and relieves cough. It has a positive effect on asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and other similar problems;
6. Regulates the functions of the circulatory system and heart muscle and normalizes blood pressure. Rosemary oil has the ability to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood and has an anti-sclerotic effect;
7. Acts as a natural analgesic. It is recommended to rub on the forehead, temples and neck in case of headache. Relieves stressful situations and is an indispensable tool for massage;
8. Restores the body's defenses and increases its endurance;
9. Eliminates nausea in pregnant women, using no more than 5 drops, and maybe just by inhaling the aroma through the opening of the bottle;
10. It is an effective remedy for the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia, with its help it improves cerebral blood circulation, eye fatigue and even improves visual acuity. Rosemary can relieve a state of fainting and dizziness;
11. Medicinal rosemary oil relieves self-doubt, suspicion and excessive shyness. The use of this oil is key in post-traumatic therapy, it restores joy in life, relieves psychological problems;
12. Rosemary oil helps after active physical activities by relieving tired muscles. With its help, exercises for movement are easily performed. Helps with cold limbs;
13. Reduces the increased secretion of oily skin and promotes the reduction of enlarged pores;
14. Removes scars and scratches, is beneficial for acne and has a pronounced anti-cellulite effect. Massage with a mixture of coconut oil and rosemary oil. It also helps with stretch marks;
15. If you want a quick and quality tan when sunbathing, drink a glass of water with 1 drop of rosemary oil;
16. Stimulates and improves the functionality of the sensory organs - speech, sight, hearing;
17. Strengthens and purifies the energy field; opens and balances the throat chakra;
18. Rosemary oil can give you the energy and tonicity you need. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, helps with depression, stress, mental and physical fatigue. You can use it in inhalers, a diffuser with 5 drops or massage with a few drops, but necessarily diluted with a base oil (almond oil, coconut oil or jojoba oil). The latter is also a way to eliminate back and lower back pain;
19. Soothes the stomach - used to treat diarrhea, intestinal inflammation, flatulence, colitis, bloating and heaviness in the stomach and similar problems. To do this, mix a few drops of rosemary with carrier oil and rub into the lower abdomen;
20. If you are struggling with weight, rosemary oil can be a valuable helper as it helps to flush excess water from the body. It also copes well with hormonal imbalance, regulating the menstrual cycle;
21. Rosemary oil finds application in the field of beauty, taking care of the skin and hair. Tightens the skin, makes it elastic and rejuvenated. Eliminates the puffy and tired look. Add a few drops to your face lotion or cream and enjoy the results.
22. As for hair, you can use it to stimulate its growth. Add a few drops to your shampoo or hair mask to achieve the effect. Also applied to the scalp, the oil ensures that it is always hydrated and reduces the risk of dandruff to a minimum.
Rosemary oil goes well with: lavender oil, peppermint oil, lemongrass oil, cedar oil, citronella oil, geranium oil.
Attention! It is not recommended to be used during pregnancy, by children, by people with high blood pressure and by epileptics!
