Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Rosemarinus officinalis

Mediterranean countries, Middle East, California

Stems, leaves

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Clear

Thin

Strong

Fragrance

Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly camphorus/medicinal

Benefits

Treats aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, and rheumatism. Promotes hair growth/deters hair loss. Stimulates blood flow to the brain, increasing focus, memory and alertness. Adaptogenic for blood pressure: in low doses balancing high blood pressure, and in higher doses balancing low blood pressure. Use to treat upper chest congestion, bronchial and lung infections.

Blends Well With

Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Pine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Peppermint, Juniper, Eucalyptus

Constituents

Cineole, pinene, borneol, linalol, alpha-terpineol, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, camphor, thujone, camphene, limonene, beta-caryophyllene

Properties

Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cictrisant, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant, stimulant (adrenal cortex, circulatory, hepatobiliary), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nervous system and general), vulnerary.

Safety

Avoid use during pregnancy, or in cases of epilepsy or other seizures. Not recommended for use by people with high blood pressure.