Description

Essential Oil Profile (139 Kb)

Rosemary
Rosmarinus officininalis – A fragrant stimulant

Therapeutic actions

Analgesic, antidepressant, astringent, digestive, stimulant, tonic.

  • Enhances: Alertness, concentration, memory.
  • Reduces: Depression, fatigue, muscular pains and injuries, painful menstruation, respiratory problems.
Uses
  • Musculoskeletal system: Sprains, pre/post sport rub, rheumatism.
  • Respiratory system: Bronchitis.
  • Reproductive/Endocrine system: Menstrual problems.
  • Cardiovascular system: Low blood pressure.
Methods for use
  • Massage: Use up to 25 drops of oil in 50mL massage oil.
  • Aromatic Bath: Add 5-10 drops of oil to a full bath, agitate to disperse. For extra softening effects add 25 drops of oil to 50mL of base. Use 10mL of this oil each bath.
  • Vaporiser: Use 8-10 drops in vaporiser dish.
Parts used

Fresh, flowering tops.

Method of extraction

Steam distillation.

Safety precautions

DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY, IF SUFFERING FROM EPILEPSY OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. Non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising

Source

Spain.