DESCRIPTION
It is a crisp and clean smelling essential oil that is extracted from Rosmarinus officinalis. This oil is useful for stimulating brain, improving memory and mental clarity. It also helps in a variety of congested respiratory tract problems, stiff muscles, coldness as well as boosting the liver and gall bladder.
COMMON NAMES
Rosmarinus officinalis
BLENDS WITH:
This essential oil blends well particularly with Citronella Cedarwood, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass and Peppermint.
CONSTITUENTS
The main components of oil are a-pinene, borneol, b-pinene, camphor, bornyl acetate, camphene, 1,8-cineole and limonene.
USES
It is known for antiseptic action, especially for intestinal infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice. It also helps in headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion. Due to its astringent action, it is effective for countering sagging skin and also benefits in scalp disorders and encourages hair growth.