ROSEMARY: Essential Oil Of The Month

ROSEMARY

Botanical Name: Rosemarinus officinalis

Family: Labiate – mint family

Place of Origin: Mediterranean region- France, Spain, Tunisia, Italy and Yugoslavia

Description: Bushy and branched Evergreen grows 6 feet high.  Leaves are stiff, leathery like pine needles, and opposite.  Flowers are light blue and bloom from March to May

Essential Oil: Extracted by steam distillation from the flowering plant.  Liquid is clear to Yellow. Fragrance is camphor like, strong and woody.

Content: Borneol, bornylacetate, camphor, cineol, thujon

Mixes well with: Mint, bergamot, basil, Swiss pine, lemon, juniper cedar

Character: Yang

BENEFICIAL EFFECTS

Physical

Antiseptic
Relieves cramps
Cholagague
Heart tonic
Stimulate menstruation
Strengthening
Raise blood pressure
Lower blood sugar

Mind and Spirit

Uplifting
Strengthening
Brain stimulant
Nerve tonic
Structure building

Hair

Dark hair care
Reduces hair loss

AILMENTS and CONDITIONS

Liver ailments
Gallbladder problems
Gallstones
Colds and flu
Asthma
Rheumatism
Sore muscles
Poor memory
Weak ego
Apathy blemished and oily skin
Sinusitis
Headaches
Depression from stress and over work
Estrogen deficiency disorders
Candida
Infections
Lice
Adrenal imbalance

Caution: contraindicated in pregnancy and epilepsy

Dosages: use 1-3 drops of the essential oil in a quarter size of carrier oil for massage
Use 1-3 drops in a diffuser or bath

Please consult your physician before beginning a detox or using detox products. Detoxing is not recommended for persons with serious health conditions, are pregnant or using prescription medications.