Rosemary Essential Oil Uses

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Rosemary has a long rich history in many history in many ancient cultures. Ancient Romans considered Rosemary symbolic of loyalty where as Ancient Greeks burnt Rosemary at shrines. During the middle ages Rosemary was believed to ward off evil spirits, bad luck and witchcraft; it was also believed to help ward off the plague. Today however Rosemary is known more as a herb found in most kitchens.

Rosemary essential oil from the plant Rosmarinus officinalis is recognizable for its fresh minty, and woody aroma. It is extracted from the fresh flowering tops or the whole plant by steam distillation. Rosemary is especially useful since it is known to have antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

This powerful aromatic essential oil is a must for every aromatherapy kit as it has many beneficial therapeutic uses that make very versatile.

1. Mix two or three drops of Rosemary essential oil to your favorite unscented conditioner and use to combat dandruff. This application is also very useful if you have problems with greasy hair. For either use ensure you leave the mixture on your hair for approximately five minutes before rinsing.

2. Rosemary essential oil has long been recognized for its ability to lift your spirit leaving you with a sense of empowerment. If you need an emotional boost or need to enhance your memory use approximately three drops of Rosemary in your diffuser. This application using Rosemary essential oil is also useful in lifting depression, nervous tension or fatigue.

3. Approximately ten drops of Rosemary essential oil in your bath water can alleviate menstrual cramps or bowel problems such as diarrhea or constipation. Remember to add and mix your essential oil into your bath after you have finished running your water as you do not want the essence to evaporate before you get in. Another application that work for either one of these issues is to mix up a massage oil with the Rosemary essential oil and your carrier oil of choice and apply to the lower back and abdominal area.

4. Rosemary essential oil is extremely useful for several skin care issues. For instance to combat cellulite enjoy a bath with the essential oil, approximately ten drops in the water is appropriate or massage affected area regularly with a mixture of carrier oil and essential oil. The for mentioned also work for water retention. For acne or oily skin, use a water moistened cotton ball or cotton pad with two drops of Rosemary essential oil and blot on affected areas.

5. For respiratory issues including asthma, infections or sinus problems try using Rosemary essential oil in your bath water, diffuser, or in a steam inhalation.

6. A massage with a mixture of two or three drops of Rosemary essential oil and one ounce of your carrier oil of choice may be help in alleviating muscle and joint pain such as a sore back, stiff neck, arthritis, or rheumatism.

7. If you suffer from headaches or migraines you may find some relief in using Rosemary essential oil in a compress (hot or cold), in a bath, or a diffuser. These applications can also be used to fight the flu or a cold.

It is not recommended that you use Rosemary essential oil if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure or if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy. Further do not massage on or around area of your skin where varicose veins are present.

Rosemary essential oil is very safe and easy to use and mixes very well with a wide variety of other essential oil.

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