Aromatherapy Oils - Rosemary

Botanical name: Rosmarinus Officinalis
Botanical family: Labiatae

Note: Middle

Part of plant used: Flowering tops, leaves

Origin: Found growing in the Mediterranean, on cliffy edges overlooking the sea.

Description: Clean, clear and penetrating.

History: The Egyptians were found with Rosemary branches in their tombs.

Properties and Indications:

• General stimulant
• Rejuvenating
• Antiseptic
• Rheumatism and arthritis
• Muscle fatigue
• Helps repair and regenerate muscle tissue
• Gout
• Expels toxins from the liver
• Emmenagogue
• Can relieve painful periods
• Diuretic, sudorific
• Cholagogue - increases bile flow
• Drains the body of mucous and excess fluid
• Asthma, chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, influenza
• Stimulates the adrenal cortex
• Carminative
• Vertigo, fainting

Contra-indications:

• Avoid during pregnancy
• Not to be used for people with high blood pressure
• Not to be used for epileptics

Blending:

• Basil, Clove, Geranium, Hyssop, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Rosewood, Sage, Thyme

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