Rosemary (Rosmarius officianlis CT 1,8 Cineole) is in the mint family (Labiatae). It is one of the earliest plants to be used for food, medicine and magic. To the ancient Greeks and Romans the plant was sacred, symbolic of loyalty, death and remembrance as well as scholarly learning. At weddings and important occasions, garlands and headdresses of rosemary were worn as an emblem of trust and constancy. Roman students used to study with garlands of this plant around their heads in order to help them remember. The Egyptians burned it as incense and put sprigs in the tombs of the pharaohs to help them recall their former life. At funerals, rosemary was burnt as an incense in respect and memory of the dead. The plant was also thought to bring good luck and to impart protection against magic and witchcraft. The oil of rosemary was firsts distilled in the 13th century. It was one of the oils in the Four Thieves Vinegar used by the grave-robbing bandits to protect themselves during the 15th century plague.
Traditionally it was used for a wide range of complains including respiratory and circulatory disorders, liver congestion, digestive and nervous complaints, muscular and rheumatic pain, skin and hair problems. It was used to improve memory, to remember the dead and ward off evil spirits and witches. Hildegard of Bingen referred to rosemary in the 12th century as one of her cures.
Today we find Rosemary to be liver-protecting, anti-tumoral, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-parsitic, and it enhances mental clarity and concentration. It is used for infectious disease, liver conditions like hepatitis, throat and lung infections, hair loss, impaired memory like Alzheimers. Try putting a drop of this oil on your books or diffuse it when you are working at your computer. Added to shampoo and cream rinses, it stimulates circulation for the hair and scalp and can prevent hair loss. It is useful for headaches, tension relief and clarity. This oil is also recommended in the treatment of cellulite. Eucalyptus and rosemary are standard inhalations for respiratory and sinus problems. Rosemary helps us to remember who we are and what our place is in the evolutionary plan. It helps us to perform tasks that may be needed on our spiritual path. For emotional healing, use this oil to encourage energy, upliftment, confidence, clarity, concentration, stability, purification and awareness.
Rosemary may be diluted one part essential oil with one part mixing oil or apply neat (undiluted) on the body, directly inhaled, diffused or taken as a dietary supplement. It mixes well with lavender, lemon, geranium, peppermint, tea tree, grapefruit, cypress, bergamot, marjoram, ravensara, oregano, niaouli, basil. citronella, oregano, thyme, pine, cedarwood, petitgrain, eucalyptus, frankincense, and cinnamon. As for safety, this essential oil is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing however it is commonly an adulterated oil-so know your distiller and grower. Want to learn more about the healing properties of rosemary and other essential oils? Consider becoming a certified aromatherapist. Educational courses in healing energy and aromatherapy can help you understand how essential oils heal the body/mind/spirit.
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