ROSEMARY
- Rosemarinus officinalis
Processed - Steam distilled
Country of Origin - Spain
Part Used - Stems, Leaves and flowers
Smell - Camphorus
Note - Middle to Top note
PROPERTIES: Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,
antiseptic, expectorant, digestive,
antidepressant, hypertensive.
USES: Rosemary is used for headaches,
colds, nausea, concentration,
exhaustion, mental fatigue. It is used
in Acne, dandruff, dermatitis, oily
hair, lice, migraines, sprains, wounds
and swelling.
BLENDS with: Bay, Cedarwood, Citronella,
Lavender, Marjoram, Marjoram,
Neroli, Pine, Tangerine, Orange, Thyme.
CAUTIONS: DO NOT use if you have
Epilepsy, Hypertension or Asthma.
Avoid use in the 1st trimester of
pregnancy.
Do not use on babies or children under
four.
Can be a skin irritant to sensitive skin
- do a patch test before using.
*Any essential oils - ingested in large
amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*
>>>>>>>BLENDS
TO TRY<<<<<<
For the OVERWORKED
BACK
2 tablespoons Carrier Oil
10 drops Lavender
6 drops Rosemary
6 drops Sandalwood
3 drops Geranium
Place the essential oils in an amber glass
bottle. Mix well.
Add the 2 tablespoons of carrier oil.
Shake gently to mix well.
Place a small amount to the area
of the back discomfort.
This can also be applied prior strenuous
activity or after
you've over done it.
(from Aromatherapy A Lifetime Guide to
Healing with
Essential Oils by Valerie Gennari Cooksley)
ENLIVENING
50ml of Almond Oil
4 drops Peppermint
4 drops Geranium
10 drops Rosemary.
Mix the essential oils, then add the carrier
oil and Mix.
Apply after or during a bath.
This is an excellent blend for those experiencing
Jet Lag.
(from The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy
by Chrissie
Wildwood).
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This oil was featured in the July 1999
Birch Hill Happenings Newsletter.
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