Rosemary Essential Oil and Health Benefits

Rosemary is widely used as culinary herb. Rosemary essential oil is mostly extracted from the leaves.

First favored by the Egyptians, rosemary was popular with the Greeks and Romans who believed it symbolized love and death. During the plague it was burned in public places and worn around the neck for its antiseptic qualities.

Rosemary oil is used widely for hair care in shampoo and lotions. It helps stimulate hair follicles. It is also beneficial for dry and flaky scalps. When added to shampoo it not only increases the circulation to the scalp and thereby improving hair growth, but also acts as a general conditioner and tonic for the hair and scalp.

Regular massage with rosemary essential oil helps in toning your skin and removing dryness. It is considered as a beauty aid for face. The diuretic properties of rosemary oil are useful with reducing water retention during menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite.

On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness and swelling. It can also be used for acne, dermatitis and eczema.

Rosemary essential oil is excellent brain and nerve tonic. Regular use by during exams helps increase concentration and studying efficiency. It is refreshing scent is a good remedy for depression, mental fatigue and forgetfulness. It has uplifting effect on our mood and brings mental energy.

Rosemary is also commonly used for relieving headaches, muscle pain, sore muscles and rheumatism. It also has the benefits of treating respiratory problems and indigestion.
Rosemary essential oil is used extensively in aromatherapy.