Rosemary Essential Oil Spotlight
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh flowering tops.
The main chemical components of rosemary essential oil include α-pinene, borneol, β-pinene, camphor, bornyl acetate, camphene, 1,8-cineole, and limonene.
Rosemary essential oil is one of the most popular and powerful oils distilled and used. It is extracted from the herb rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). It is native to Mediterranean regions and has blue or purple flowers that give it its unique beauty. For thousands of years, rosemary has been used to soothe digestive issues, improve memory, and relieve muscle pains and aches. Rosemary essential oil is clarifying, invigorating, and warming, and the smell is strong and woodsy. It is a good remedy for mental fatigue, increases alertness, improves memory, and acts as an all-around brain tonic. It is also useful for respiratory issues and makes a good expectorant/decongestant; a few drops on a tissue are great to open the lungs. Inhaling rosemary oil is said to lift your spirits. Emotionally and spiritually, rosemary says, “Hey, wake up, pay attention.” If you are a student or working late, it is one of the best oils to diffuse, as it increases concentration and helps in studying efficiently. Choose rosemary—because it has the ability to revive the body, mind, and spirit!
Recipes
Diffuser Blend
7 drops rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis
3 drops lemon – Citrus limon
4 drops lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
In a diffuser, combine essential oils and follow diffuser directions.
Brightening Aromatic Spray
Use this spray to invigorate and clear your mind in the morning or whenever you need a pick-me-up. The blend of essential oils is not only cephalic but immune-supporting too; consider diffusing the essential oil blend to clear the air and your mind.
2-ounce glass or PET bottle with spray top
Distilled water
3 drops rosemary ct cineole – Rosmarinus officinalis ct 1,8-cineole
8 drops scots pine – Pinus sylvestris
6 drops juniper berry – Juniperus communis
6 drops black pepper – Piper nigrum
6 drops lemon – Citrus limon
How to make:
Ensure the bottle is new and/or sterilized. Add the essential oils to the bottle, followed by the distilled water. Secure the spray top to the bottle and label appropriately.
How to use:
Shake vigorously each time before using to disperse the essential oils. Use daily or as needed. Keep your eyes closed when misting your face.
Rosemary and Lemon
Reach for this blend when you need an instant pick-me-up!
2 drops rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis
3 drops lemon – Citrus limon
Rosemary and Lavender
Reach for this blend if you are having trouble living in the moment. Find contentment!
3 drops cypress – Rosmarinus officinalis
4 drops lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
Hair and Scalp Oil
Rosemary is one of the best essential oils for the hair.
4 ounces jojoba oil
22 drops rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis
22 drops tea tree – Melaleuca alternifolia
Blend ingredients and store in a bottle. To use, add a small amount into the palm of your hand and massage vigorously into scalp and hair. Allow to penetrate your scalp for 5–7 minutes
Fun Facts
– It is one of the most common aromatic wild plants of the Mediterranean landscape, especially in rocky limestone hillsides adjoining the seaside.
– In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Ophelia says, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.”
– At weddings, boughs of rosemary were carried as good luck for the new couple.
– Rosemary branches were placed on the floors of medieval homes to combat diseases during the “black plague.”