Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Rosemary
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary oil comes from the flowers of Rosmarinus officinalis plants. It has an antiseptic, stimulating and analgesic effect.
Properties
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Circulatory
[edit | edit source]May raise blood pressure and improve circulation. Reduces water retention and improves varicose veins.
Digestive
[edit | edit source]Relieves indigestion, flatulence, constipation and diarrhea. May stimulate the liver
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Rosemary is a very useful oil for stimulating the mind. It improves concentration and memory and helps overcome mental fatigue and exhaustion.
Gynecological
[edit | edit source]May help to regulate an irregular menstrual cycle.
Pain
[edit | edit source]It can relieve headaches, migraine and neuralgia as well as rheumatism and arthritis.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and catarrh.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use rosemary oil during the first five months of pregnancy.
- Don't use rosemary oil if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure).
