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.

How to get started with Aromatherapy Essential Oils?

If you thinking of trying up these wonderful Aromatherapy Essential Oils for yourself, firstly, you must learn about what are  Aromatherapy Essential Oils? Put yourself in the hands of knowledge in this field.

Here I try to make it into step by step process for easy reference for beginners.

1. Educate yourself. Try to understand more on this field. You can obtained many information from library or  internet. Read everything you can, learn about what are essential oils, how they are extract, the storage methods, each essential oils properties and their uses, and especially the safety precautions of using essential oils.

2. Start with a few simple oils. For beginners, it is best to start with a few basic essential oils before building a big collection of essential oils. It is important that you do not waste money on the oils that are not suitable for you. The essential oils that is great for beginners include Lavender Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil. Just make sure they are pure.

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