TRADITIONAL USES
Rosemary has traditionally been used to break up congestion and ease breathing.
BOTANICAL NAME
Rosmarinus officinalis
AROMA + BLENDING
Rosemary essential oil has a strong, minty-herbaceous, woody-balsamic scent and blends well with Frankincense, Lavender, Citronella, Basil, Thyme, Pine, Peppermint, Elemi, Cedarwood, Petitgrain and spice oils.
KEY QUALITIES
The Memory Helper
Stimulant (nervous and mental), analgesic, tonic (to the nervous system), strengthening, restorative, purifying, protective, reviving, refreshing.
BODY SYSTEMS
Rosemary essential oil helps to support the following body systems:
- Respiratory (colds, asthma, bronchitis)
- Lymphatic/Immune (fluid retention, infections)
- Digestive (liver congestion, hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones, jaundice, constipation, flatulence)
- Cardiovascular (low blood pressure, poor circulation)
- Musculoskeletal (arthritis, gout, rheumatism)
- Integumentary (oily skin, acne, puffiness, sagging skin, dandruff, scalp discorders, poor hair growth)
- Reproductive (menstrual cramps, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea)
- Nervous (vertigo, headaches, speech impediment, memory loss, neuralgia)
MOOD + EMOTIONS
Rosemary essential oil has been used to help with memory recall and to switch on the brain cells. Rosemary helps to allay feelings of confusion, indecision and nervous exhaustion.
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
Rosemary essential oil enhances feelings of self-empowerment and creative inspiration. Use it to bring more clarity of thought, emotional strength and warmth to your life.
PRECAUTIONS
Avoid with high blood pressure or epilepsy.
RECIPES USING ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL
SCALP TREATMENT FOR HAIR LOSS
- 1 tbl Jojoba oil
- 1 tbl Calendula infusion oil
- 1/2 tsp Carrot Seed oil
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- 6 drops Clary Sage essential oil
- 4 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 4 drops Rosemary essential oil
- Add the jojoba, calendula and carrot seed oil to a small glass amber bottle.
- Add the essential oils and gently mix.
- Label your bottle.
- Warm the oil before application by placing the bottle in a bowl of warm water.
- Massage a few drops into the scalp area and leave in to be absorbed.
- Apply several times weekly.
UNDER THE WEATHER STEAM INHALATION
- 4 cups of hot water
- 4 drops Hyssop essential oil
- 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 3 drops Lemon essential oil
- Add the essential oils to an amber glass dropper bottle.
- Pour the hot water into a ceramic or glass bowl and add 3-4 drops of prepared essential oil mix.
- Form a tent over your head with a towel and place your head approximately 20 cm from the water or whatever distance is comfortable for you.
- Inhale slowly and deeply while you breathe in the vapors for 10 minutes, keeping your eyes closed.
- Repeat 2-3 times per day or as necessary.
TERRA AUSTRALIS DIFFUSER BLEND
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Rosemary
- 2 drops Kunzea
Add essential oils to your favourite ultrasonic diffuser and sit back and enjoy the therapeutic qualities of this beautiful blend. Use to bring the feeling and aroma of the Aussie bush into your home.
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