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Rosemary (Labiatae)
Rosemary has a fresh, woody, herbal, penetrating, and camphor-like scent.
It has a stimulating, refreshing and invigorating scent which is uplifting to the spirit and gives
clarity to the mind. The oil is clear to pale yellow and is distilled
from the herb.
This oil blends very well with elemi, juniper, lavender, pine, thyme
basil, cedarwood, frankincense, peppermint, rosewood and lemon.
Rosemary is:
- antiseptic
- antirheumatic
- analgesic
- astringent
- antispasmodic
- decongestant
- nervine
- diuretic
- parasitic
- cytophylactic
- restorative
- digestive
- tonic
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Traditionally used for:
- athma
- hypotension
- mental fatigue
- bronchitis
- headache
- muscle soreness
- depression
- hysteria
- PMS
- lethargy
- dandruff
- diabetes
- sinusitis
- hair loss
- arthritis
- poor memory
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the solar plexus, chest or temples. This is good for exhaustion, headaches or other
stress related symptoms.
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Drop one or two drops of the oil onto cotton balls and place in
drawers or linen closets to keep away the moths.
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Rosemary is generally listed as an oil to avoid during pregnancy
or if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure.
For a stimulating scalp massage. Add 4 drops of Rosemary to 1 tablespoon
of jojoba oil. Massage oil mixture into scalp. Leave on for 5 minutes then rinse and shampoo.
When studying - try diffusing Rosemary to help improve your memory
Aid your body in detoxifying by getting a massage with this oil blend: 10 drops of
Rosemary to 2 tablespoons of massage or grapeseed oil.
A bath to which you've added 2 drops each or lemon, grapefruit, juniper and rosemary
is so invigorating! Try it - you'll like it!
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