Rosemary

November 25, 2009 | By admin In Essential Oils Reference Guide |

Rosemary is a woody plant, with fragant evergreen needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae.

The name Rosemary has nothing to do with the rose or the name Mary, but derives from the Latin name rosmarinus, which is from “dew” (ros) and the “sea” (marinus) or “dew of the sea” - apparently because it is frequently found growing near the sea.

Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Plant origin: Herb

Extraction method: distillation

Aroma: Fresh, woody, herbal

Odor Intensity: High

Evaporation rate: middle note

Medicinal properties: Analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, antispasmodic, carminative, hypertensive, parasitic, stimulant, tonic.

Safety precautions: Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid if history of high blood pressure and epilepsy. Do not use on sensitive and damage skin.

Psych-emotional benefits:

General debility, mental fatigue, nervous tension, amnesia, stress-related conditions, hysteria, depression, PMS, grief, apathy, lethargy.

Physical benefits:

Hypotension, physical fatigue, asthma, painful menstruation, headache, muscular soreness, cramps, skin toner, hair loss, acne, insect repellant, colds.