The Benefits and Uses of Rosemary Essential Oil

Popularly known for being a culinary herb, rosemary is from the mint family and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Rosemary essential oil has a woodsy fragrance and is considered a mainstay in aromatherapy. However, rosemary oil has a wide range of uses, from treating ailments and pains to promoting hair growth, making it beneficial to have on hand in your home.

Adjust the respiratory system

To suppress breathing difficulties caused by wheezing, use 2-3 drops of rosemary essential oil on the cotton ball and sleep on the pillow side while sleeping, when the symptoms are severe. Use 3 drops of rosemary essential oil, please gently massage your chest, forehead and nose.

Strengthen the body

Put 5-10 drops of rosemary essential oil in warm water in a bath to make the whole body alive, and stimulate the cells and nourish the body. Add 1 drop of rosemary essential oil to do the same.

Against depression

Rosemary has the effect of inspiring, including some cotton balls with rosemary essential oil or face paper sprinkled with rosemary essential oil. The fragrance of rosemary can enhance self-identity, enhance willpower, fight against depression.

Promote hair growth and beauty

Rosemary also has the effect of hair protection, especially for dark hair, can make the hair black and beautiful, show healthy style. Add 1-2 drops of rosemary essential oil to each shampoo, or 3-5 drops of rosemary essential oil to the warm water basin to improve dander and prevent hair loss.

Increase Circulation

The topical use of rosemary oil has been found to improve blood circulation in that area . Improved blood circulation can offer a host of other benefits like relieving pain and aiding rapid blood clotting, which could, in turn, speed up wound healing and promote hair growth.

Heal your skin

Rosemary oil has potent antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities that can help you deal with eczema, dermatitis, oily skin, and acne. Topical application or massage with the oil helps in toning the skin and removing dryness. A study found that the essential oil, when regularly added to a moisturizer or face creams, showed a significant improvement in skin hydration and elasticity. You can simply add a few drops to your moisturizer, body lotion, or face cream in your daily skincare routine. You can also add it to carrier oils like coconut or olive oil.

Side effect

Allergy: Rosemary essential oil may cause allergic reactions, so it should only be used if prescribed or after thorough consultation with your medical specialist. Always do a patch test before applying it topically with a carrier oil.

Nausea: Since rosemary oil is volatile in nature, the oil occasionally causes vomiting and spasms. Therefore, it is advisable to exercise caution while ingesting it.

Pregnancy: It is strongly suggested that rosemary essential oil should not be used by pregnant, breastfeeding or nursing women. Excessive use of the oil may even lead to miscarriage or disability in the fetus. Orally: It can be toxic if taken orally.