Description
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used: Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium – Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly medicinal.
Rosemary Essential Oil Uses: Cognitive support and brain health. Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism.
Invigorating. Refreshing. Stimulating. These are the first three words that come to mind when I think of Rosemary Essential Oil. When I was first exploring aromatherapy back in the 1990s, Rosemary Oil took me by surprise. I was expecting it to smell closely to the freshly cut herb, but Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosmarinus officinalis var camphor) smells much more camphorous. As with other oils that contain camphor, Rosemary is helpful in massage and arthritis blends and can help improve circulation. It is useful for respiratory issues and makes a good expectorant/decongestant.
Rosemary has an excellent reputation for oily skin/acne, scalp and hair care, and I have repeatedly read that Rosemary Oil can be helpful with alopecia (hair loss).
Rosemary is quite stimulating and is heralded for help in memory retention and staying focused and alert. Rosemary is a good choice for blends for driving long distances and for long study sessions.