This article discusses rosemary and its medicinal properties. You will learn what the plant looks like and how it is used in cooking and cosmetology. We will tell you about the methods of growing spices at home and list the contraindications to the use of products based on it.

Rosemary ordinary or medicinal is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Lamiaceae family. The Latin name is Rosmarinus officinalis. Other names are sea dew, wedding flower, incense herb.

Appearance

Appearance (photo) of rosemary

Rosemary has tall, pubescent tetrahedral stems. The grass reaches a height of 2 meters.

Evergreen elongated leaves are located on short petioles. The ends of the leaf plates are blunt, the edges are slightly bent. Small blue flowers are located at the ends of the shoots. The plant blooms in April - May.

The fruit is a rounded smooth brown nut. The plant bears fruit in September.

Where grows

In the wild, the herb is found in Europe, North Africa, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus. It is cultivated in Crimea as a cultivated plant.

Dry slopes are suitable for rosemary. The plant is often found in the mountains.

What a smell and taste

The spice has a strong camphor aroma with a fresh coniferous note. It has a peculiarity - it does not lose its aroma for a long time even during heat treatment. The taste of the spice is slightly spicy.

What can be replaced in food

Use bay leaves, oregano, or sage instead of rosemary. Do not add these spices to the same dish: they have a strong aroma and drown out the taste of each other.

Healing properties

Rosemary has a rich composition that is saturated with biologically active substances... Dried and fresh raw materials contain a complex of vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, phytosterols and flavonoids.

Due to its rich composition, the remedy is widely used for diseases. The spice tones the nervous and circulatory systems. Funds based on it are used to restore strength and increase blood pressure.

The spice stimulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract. It is often used to treat colitis and gastritis.

Plant-based products have an analgesic effect. They are effective for rheumatism and gout.

Application

A useful spice is used in folk medicine, in cooking and cosmetology.... The herb is also used for weight loss, for which they prepare tea with rosemary, which speeds up the process of burning fat and normalizes metabolic processes in the body.

Tinctures and decoctions are made on the basis of the spice. From it, oil and extract are obtained, which are used in cosmetology.

Let's take a closer look at where rosemary is added.

In cooking

Fresh and dried leaves are used as a spice. The seasoning is suitable for meat and fish dishes. The essential oils contained in the herb impart a noble taste to pork and lamb. Wrap fried meat in plant branches: the spice will absorb carcinogens and make the dish healthier. Raw materials are often added to soups, vegetable salads and sauces.

Rosemary is used as a seasoning on its own or combined with other herbs. The spice is combined with thyme, basil, marjoram and savory.

In folk medicine

Since rosemary contains useful substances, it is often used in traditional medicine to treat diseases and strengthen the body:

throat and gum disease - chew fresh leaves;
low blood pressure - take aroma baths with rosemary oil to tone the heart muscle;
pharyngitis - put rosemary oil in each nostril;
gynecological diseases - drink tea from the leaves.

A good remedy for strengthening the immune system is rosemary tea. It strengthens memory, cures insomnia, prolongs beauty and youth.

Ingredients:

Tea - 1 tsp
Rosemary leaves - 1 tsp
Boiling water - 1 tbsp.

How to cook: Mix black tea and herb and place in container. Pour boiling water over and leave for 10-5 minutes.

How to use: Drink 1-2 cups a day.

Result: Improves well-being, accelerates recovery.

Application in cosmetology

Rosemary essential oil is used in cosmetology

The product has a beneficial effect on the skin and hair, which is why it is often added to cosmetic products. The plant tones, cleanses the skin, has a lifting effect and reduces pigmentation.

Masks based on leaves and stems strengthen hair and promote hair growth. With regular use, the strands become more manageable and silky.

Face tonic

The toner deeply cleanses the pores. The product is gentle on the skin, suitable for daily use. Thanks to its antibacterial effect, the toner is effective for problem skin.

Ingredients:

Rosemary leaves - 30 gr.
Water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over the raw material, cover and let it brew for 2-3 hours. Strain the finished product. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to use: Apply some tonic to a cotton pad and massage along the face. Carry out the procedure in the morning and evening.

Result: Toner tightens pores, removes blackheads and pimples.

Hair Mask

For hair growth, use a mask with spice essential oil. The product strengthens hair follicles and prevents hair loss. The mask improves blood circulation in the scalp, stimulating hair growth. Thanks to its antibacterial and nourishing properties, it effectively fights dandruff.

Ingredients:

Castor oil - 35 gr.
Burdock oil - 35 gr.
Rosemary oil - 3 drops.

How to cook: Heat castor oil in a water bath to a temperature of 36 degrees and combine with burdock. Remove from heat, add rosemary ether and stir.

How to use: Apply to clean scalp. Massage the oils in for 5-7 minutes. Cover your head with a towel and keep the mask on for 40 minutes. Rinse your hair twice with shampoo.

Result: Mask stimulates hair growth, strengthens it and gives a healthy shine.

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Contraindications

Contraindications for use:

hypertension;
epilepsy;
low acidity of gastric juice;
individual intolerance;
period of pregnancy and lactation;
children under 6 years of age.

Growing at home

Growing heat-loving grass outdoors is only possible in the southern regions. In a temperate climate, the spice is cultivated as a houseplant and kept on the windowsill.

Most often, the grass is grown from cuttings: the seeds have a low germination rate. In the spring, they begin to prepare cuttings for planting. They are placed in a glass of water for 2-3 weeks until the roots grow back. Next, the plant is planted in a wide pot and pinched the top so that it bush better.

Planting and grooming does not require any special skills. It is enough to provide the plant with moderate humidity and lighting. The soil should be periodically loosened to saturate with oxygen.

Rosemary is unpretentious to the soil. The only thing that the plant does not tolerate is temperatures below -10 degrees. The room in which the grass grows must be periodically ventilated to prevent the formation of fungus.

The plant should be watered no more than 2-3 times a week. Drought is easier for rosemary to tolerate than waterlogged soil.

Where can I buy

Fresh raw materials can be found in specialized stores or ordered online. Dried herb is sold in any store in the spice section.

The price of 1 kg of fresh product is on average 600 rubles. Dried spice costs about 150 rubles per 100 grams. The price depends on the manufacturer.

Do not take a fresh product for future use: it quickly loses its beneficial properties. Pay attention to how to store the plant correctly: wrap the twigs in a damp towel, wrap the top with plastic or cling film. Store the bundle in the refrigerator door and keep the towel dry. With this storage method, the plant retains its flavor properties for 3 weeks.

What to remember

Rosemary is widely used in folk medicine, cosmetology and cooking.
With its help, diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems are treated.
Spice cosmetics nourish and strengthen the skin and hair.
Before starting treatment, consult a specialist, as the remedy has a number of contraindications for use.

Good day everyone!

Today I want to tell you about a magic oil with interesting properties, unsurpassed and familiar to everyone aroma. This is the essential oil of rosemary AROMA BIO

Price 85 rubles in a pharmacy

Volume 10ml

Dark glass packaging with dispenser

The smell is woody, bitter-spicy. And if it is simpler then one to one all the well-known balm "Zvezdochka". It came as a surprise to me)

My collection now includes about 10 types of ethers and a myriad of cosmetic oils. I all love them and use them often.

I want to give a little warning to those who are just about to enter the world of oils ... please do not use EOs that smell unpleasant to you. Also, they cannot be used in their pure form, as you can get burns.

I will dwell on the application.

1. Aromatherapy. Everything is simple here. Drop a few drops of ether into a spoonful of water and place in an aroma lamp. This procedure will give you peace of mind and help relieve stress.

2. Massage. In the same way, we mix EO with, for example, olive, grape seed, etc. and start the process. As a result - cellulite reduction

3. Baths with ethers are generally a separate topic. Try it for everyone. For normal dissolution, add them to bath salts or foam. The overall beneficial effect is assured. Relief of tension and relief for the respiratory system. They also say that it rejuvenates)))

4. Rosemary essential oil for face... This is perhaps the main reason for which it was originally bought. Reduces inflammation successfully. To do this, I either apply it pointwise, or I also mix it with baobab, calendula or almond oil and apply it all over my face

I really like to add to face masks with clay or henna.

5. Rosemary essential oil for hair also behaves quite interestingly. I use it in various masks or as an aroma comb. EO reduces oiliness, stops hair loss and enhances growth. Excellent in the fight against dandruff

I use the mask as dimexid with vitamins, and simply henna-oil (funny name)

I love this small and useful bubble with all my heart. I strongly advise you to take a closer look. But ... Be sure to read the instructions, contraindications are possible!

Irina Mart

Rosemary - cultivation, properties, application

30.05.2016
Medicinal plants
Irina Mart
2004

- a magnificent spicy aromatic plant, one of the types of which is medicinal rosemary. Besides using it as a spicy greenery, it is very decorative. This evergreen shrub with thin, needle-like leaves grows wild on the Mediterranean coast. During flowering, it is strewn with lovely lilac flowers. In translation "rosemary" means "sea freshness". The ancient Romans called it sea dew, believing that the coastal waves give such a shade to its delicate flowers.

Rosemary properties

It has a spicy, slightly piney smell and a bitter taste. Due to its essential oils, it is widely used in cooking and aromatherapy. As a spice, it is widely used in Africa, India and Russia.

Rosemary is a medicinal plant... It is believed that adding it to food improves digestion, relieves nervous tension, improves cerebral circulation, has a beneficial effect on memory and vision, and helps fight colds.

In ancient Rome, he was credited with magical properties, and even fumigated rooms with seriously ill people. The fresh scent of essential oil was believed to ward off disease and all evil. The tradition of presenting rosemary sprigs to newlyweds as a symbol of prosperity has remained in some countries to this day.

Internal use. Water infusion is used for nervous disorders, menopause, impotence and stomach cramps.

External use. Used for neuritis, thrombophlebitis, rheumatism, and also as a wound healing agent.

Rosemary applications

In cooking- as a spice. It goes well with fish and meat products, as well as mushrooms. It is added to soups, salads, marinades and pastry. Rosemary is used to flavor the oil. To do this, place a few rosemary leaves in a clean bottle and fill it with any vegetable oil. Then the bottle must be tightly closed and removed to a dark place. After 2-3 weeks, the oil is ready. The result is a natural flavor that can be used in cooking.

Topical uses of rosemary essential oil are very diverse. For example, rosemary oil is known to be an ideal massage oil to help relieve stress. It is easy to make at home. Mix 5-7 drops of essential oil with 10 ml of vegetable oil. This massage effectively relieves stress and is also used for arthritis, myalgia and rheumatic pains.

Compress with rosemary oil helps:

with minor burns
with inflammation
when treating abrasions

A compress can be made by dissolving 5-7 drops of rosemary oil in a bowl of hot water. Then you need to dip a piece of cloth in water and apply a compress.

Very effective and baths with rosemary... 7-10 drops of rosemary in a bath of water will ease the condition with:

Stress
Overwork
Before your period

Very effective and inhalation with rosemary... Mixed with eucalyptus and mint, it is an excellent remedy for asthma, bronchitis and cough. Soothes irritated throat well and improves well-being.

It is noticed that regular fumigation of the room with essential oil improves memory, puts thoughts in order, helps with constant mental strain.

Internal use Rosemary essential oil strengthens the heart and liver, lowers cholesterol and promotes the onset of menstruation. To do this, you need to put 2-3 drops of essential oil on 1 tsp. honey and drink a glass of herbal tea.

In cosmetology rosemary essential oil it is used as an anti-inflammatory, regenerating and antibacterial agent. Rosemary is part of the care products for oily and problem skin. It reduces the increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, tightens pores and evens out the skin.

Adding a few drops of rosemary essential oil to your cream will help soften and tone your skin.

Rosemary is applied and for the care of dry skin. It regenerates and softens rough skin, improves firmness.

Means for removing scars, scratches and scars from the skin, as well as anti-cellulite products must necessarily contain rosemary essential oil.

Adding a few drops of rosemary oil to hair masks strengthens the roots, prevents hair loss and dandruff. You can make your own hair oil by using almond oil as a base and adding a few freshly picked leaves to it. Insist 2 weeks. This oil should be applied to the roots for 10-15 minutes.

Hungarian Queen's Water

You may have heard of this miracle cure. The fame of him has not subsided for many centuries. This rejuvenating tonic helped the Queen of Hungary Erzsebet to stay young until 70 years old. It was rumored that already at an advanced age, the queen looked so gorgeous that she even seduced the Polish king.

The main miraculous component of this aromatic water was rosemary. For hundreds of years, it has had a reputation for treating gout.

Hungarian Queen's Water has a morning aroma, is very invigorating, and in a modern interpretation is used mainly as a refreshing summer perfume. Some sources say that rose oil was also part of the water. Still, the main ingredient was still rosemary.

Hungarian water can be used as a face toner and rubbed into the scalp.

Here is one of the options preparation of "Hungarian water"(concentrated version - for 100 ml of alcohol):

Em. rosemary 26 drops
Em. lemon 12 drops
Em. lemon balm 12 drops
Em. mint 2 drops
Em. roses 0.5 drops
Em. neroli 0.5 drops

Mix essential oils, add them to alcohol. You can add orange blossom water. Shake everything well. Put to infuse. The mixture must be shaken first daily (5-7 days), then once a week.

Growing rosemary

Although rosemary — mediterranean plant, in our country they have already learned how to grow it. Success is ensured if you follow the basic rules:

Rosemary loves light and warmth. Therefore, the appropriate landing site must be chosen.
It does not tolerate frost at all. Landing in the ground is possible only after the final passage of the night cold.
Soil for rosemary should be calcareous, loose and light. It is difficult to take root in acidic or oily soils.
Rosemary loves moisture. But it cannot stand waterlogging.
If you are growing rosemary in a pot, it is advisable to rotate it periodically around its axis so that the course grows evenly.

Rosemary is grown in 4 ways: cuttings, layering and dividing the bush. The seeding depth when sowing in the ground is 1.5 cm. Seedlings appear in a month. To speed up this process, pre-soak the seeds. The seedbed should be covered with foil. This will protect the soil from drying out and possible frost. Caring for the bed is usual - regular watering, loosening, weed removal.

Growing seedlings from seeds- the most optimal option. Seedlings can be sown in February-March, and planted in the ground after the onset of stable heat.

In open ground, seedlings should be planted at a distance of 50-60 cm if you plan to grow shrubs (with subsequent shelter for the winter). If you want to grow rosemary for greens, it is enough to plant them at a closer distance - 10-15 cm.

Propagation by cuttings. Young shoots 8-10 cm are cut from the bush around the end of June. Then they are pushed into the ground at an angle by about half. The cutting should be pre-exposed and processed in "Kornevin" or any other similar means. Cuttings take root pretty quickly.

You can do it differently. Peel a 10-centimeter stalk from the lower leaves and place in a dark glass vase of water. Add a couple of activated carbon tablets there. After about 2 weeks, the roots will appear, after which it can be planted in a pot.

If the rosemary grows in your pot, you need to repot it regularly. If you see that the plant does not get drunk after watering (the water immediately runs off), this means that the pot is full of roots. So the plant needs to be transplanted urgently.

You also need to pinch the tops at the growth points. This will make the plant more bushy.

If you grow your rosemary outdoors, cover it well before wintering. When it snows, add additional snow. But in a harsh winter, the plant can still die. Therefore, the best option is to dig up the plant and transplant it into boxes, and then place it in the basement.

Rosemary is a shrub with narrow short leaves that are somewhat reminiscent of the needles of conifers. The leaves are two-colored: at the top they have a rich emerald color, and at the bottom they are dull white. This shrub is evergreen, so it serves as a real decoration of nature at any time of the year. However, he loves warmth, and is very reluctant to grow in countries with harsh climates. Plant height reaches one and a half meters, some varieties can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Rosemary has a distinctive aroma that is why it is known all over the world. This aroma is somewhat reminiscent of the sea, especially since the shrub is very fond of warm places near the seas. For example, in Crimea, rosemary is very often used as a decoration for plots, making a real hedge out of it. Tellingly, it begins to bloom very early, usually in late February and early March. Flowers come in various shades, depending on each individual cultivar, ranging in color from white to deep purple.

Rosemary is very easy to grow, as it does not require specific types of soil and is unpretentious in this regard. However, it needs plenty of moisture so it can grow normally, as well as warm winters when temperatures don't drop below minus 10 degrees Celsius. It is for this reason that in the domestic open spaces it is often grown either in greenhouses, or (even more often) they immediately grow rosemary at home in pots.

Historical facts

For the first time, rosemary, like many other medicinal or herbal plants, became known in Ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece. He was also included in a considerable number of sacred plants. It was very often used in various historical or religious ceremonies, with its help they expelled evil spirits from their homes. It was believed that the Greek gods adorn themselves with wreaths of blooming rosemary and simply adore this plant. That is why the Greeks very often did the same: they wove wreaths from a flowering plant or its greenery and decorated their heads with them. This was especially popular among philosophers and writers: it was believed that such a wreath could refresh the mind and inspire new ideas.

In addition, it is considered a symbol of prosperity and abundance, so it is very often used to attract good luck and is presented to newlyweds so that the family is strong and the house is a full cup.

The Greeks considered rosemary to be the plant of Venus, since, in their opinion, it was able to make a person happy, cheerful and carefree, as well as inspire love exploits. In addition, it has been used as a remedy for bad dreams and to prolong the freshness of youthfulness of mind and body.

Rosemary was an indispensable plant in the home of a person who was sick, as it was believed that it tones up the strength of the body. For the sake of preventing various diseases, it has become an obligatory attribute of large gatherings of people, for example, during holidays or national processions. This opinion is completely true, because rosemary contains substances that prevent the development of pathogenic bacteria in the body.

Plant properties

Rosemary contains camphor, eucalyptus oil, verbenone and borneol. It is thanks to them that it has such a rich aroma, and the bitter taste is the merit of carnosol and rosmarinic acid.

As for medicinal purposes, young shoots or leaves of the plant are used for this. Most often they are harvested during flowering, but sometimes before that. The healing properties of rosemary have been known for a very long time: it is able to stimulate the immune system, fight inflammation and has a general tonic effect on the body. It is able to help people fight depression, heal wounds and detoxify.

Rosemary is recommended for those with mental or physical exhaustion, people with low blood pressure, and is considered an excellent libido enhancer. Even diseases such as rheumatism or sciatica can be treated with rosemary by taking a bath with the addition of this plant.

Rosemary is used as a sedative, including to improve memory, therefore it was very often and very actively used by students and pupils of the school in the past in order to stimulate their mental activity and calm down before the exam. Plus, rosemary can help you relax and lift your mood. It is best to add a few drops of oil to the bathroom for this.

Chemical composition of rosemary (per 100 g)

Vitamins
Calorie content	131 kcal
Protein	3.31 g
Fats	5.86 g
Carbohydrates	20,7 g
Alimentary fiber	14,1 g
Water	67.77 g
Ash	2.35 g
Vitamin A	900 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.036 mg
Vitamin B2	0.152 mg
Vitamin B5	0.8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.336 mg
Vitamin B9	109 μg
Vitamin C	21.8 mg
Vitamin PP	0.912 mg
Macronutrients
Potassium	668 mg
Calcium	317 mg
Magnesium	91 mg
Sodium	26 mg
Phosphorus	66 mg
Trace elements
Iron	6.65 mg
Manganese	0.96 mg
Copper	301 μg
Zinc	0.93 mg

Rosemary oil can be easily made at home if you can't buy it or don't want to. To make rosemary oil, take a few whole branches of the plant and place them in a glass container with cool olive oil. This oil must be placed in the sun so that the plant gives off the maximum of its nutrients. Keep it in this state for 6 weeks, then strain it very thoroughly, pour it into a glass container, close it carefully and store in a cool dark place.

In addition, an essential oil is obtained from rosemary in a much more complex way, which is best used for massage for pain in muscles or joints. In addition, rosemary essential oil is often used to treat various ailments of the upper respiratory tract. It has also proven effective as a liver or kidney cleanser.

In addition, essential oil can significantly enhance the sense of smell and hearing, and is also often used to help with vision problems. For people who have bad dreams, or who cannot sleep due to constant stress, or suffer from constant headaches, essential oil can also be saved. To do this, you need to apply it to your temples with light massage movements before bedtime, if you have insomnia, or at any time of the day for a tonic effect and relieve headaches. By itself, this oil, with regular (even external) use, due to its aroma, can increase efficiency, concentration and improve memory.

If you are using rosemary essential oil, be sure to dilute it with some other natural neutral oil, for example. The fact is that a high concentration of essential oil can cause burning of the skin.

The use of rosemary in medicine

On the basis of rosemary, special medical ointments are made, which are famous for their good property to overcome such a problem as sciatica. Also, with sciatica, it is very useful to use baths with the addition of rosemary sprigs, which will not only help with sciatica, but also generally increase blood circulation, raise blood pressure, and help relieve and get rid of stress.

Rosemary is also very often used to treat the female reproductive system. Doctors recommend using rosemary for menopause for easier course of it, as well as if a woman has an irregular menstrual cycle. Sometimes it is taken even during pregnancy to reduce irritability associated with hormonal changes, as well as to minimize the manifestations of toxicosis. However, during pregnancy, this should be done carefully and in consultation with your doctor.

Rosemary recipes for treatment and prevention

The infusion of the leaves helps with various respiratory diseases. To do this, you need to take it orally 3-4 times a day. It is no less useful during colds: you can use it to improve your condition by gargling your throat or using it to wash your nose.

Dried rosemary infusion is very often used as an effective remedy for flatulence and for various problems with the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, doctors recommend taking a weak infusion for people who have suffered a stroke, since this plant is able to restore blood circulation in the brain.

Rosemary decoction

Take two teaspoons of dried leaves, add 250 ml of boiling water to them and boil the resulting mixture for 15-20 minutes. Then let cool slightly and strain thoroughly. The resulting mixture should be consumed in a teaspoon half an hour before meals.

Alcohol tincture

Rosemary infusion

Add 2 teaspoons of crushed raw materials to 250 ml of boiling water, leave for half an hour and strain thoroughly. The resulting mixture must be drunk in one day, in about 5 doses.

Rosemary tea

To do this, add about one teaspoon of dry rosemary to one mug of boiling water, and let it brew well. Such tea will save in case of weakness, stress or after illness. A few glasses a day are enough to make you feel much better and more invigorated.

Rosemary in cooking

Rosemary is very often used in cooking as a spice. For this, leaves are used, and the plant gained the greatest popularity as a spice in France: there they make vinegar from it to add to various dishes, and also add leaves to meat. This helps to set off the taste of the meat and give it completely new notes, because the leaves have a fresh aroma and a little bitter taste, and they are also able to kill the specific smell of some types of meat, for example. It is very actively used in cooking during the processing of meat, also because it does not lose its properties and pleasant aroma even after heat treatment, so it can be added to the dish even during the stewing or frying process. If you like the aroma and taste of rosemary, you can try adding it not only to meat products, but also to cheese, and in small quantities you can even add them to some desserts to diversify their taste.

If you like rosemary, but not as strongly aromatic as it contains on its own, you can try adding it to neutral vegetable oils or salts, so that they take on the aroma of rosemary, but in a less pronounced form. It is not recommended to add rosemary to fish, as it can overpower its delicate taste with its aroma. The same applies to sauces or marinades with a delicate taste: in this case, it is better to give preference to either salt and rosemary, or to refuse it altogether.

The use of rosemary in cosmetology

The plants themselves are used to combat excess weight, and it is also considered an excellent means of fighting cellulite. Rosemary has a very good effect on the skin, smoothing it out, stimulating blood flow to the epidermis and providing a rejuvenating effect. Rosemary is often used as a tonic for the face. If you apply them regularly, a pronounced effect will be noticeable. Very often in cosmetology, the essential oil of a plant is used, which is able to fight inflammation and rashes on the skin due to its ability to inhibit the development of bacteria. That is why it is actively used to treat problems such as acne, abscesses or small wounds that have been infected.

Rosemary is also used for hair, usually oil extracted from it. With its ability to stimulate blood circulation, it helps to strengthen hair and stimulate hair growth, and is also an excellent anti-dandruff remedy.

Rosemary oil is used in cosmetology, as it is able to have an anti-inflammatory effect and helps to cope with skin rashes, and also significantly improves skin condition, tightens pores and removes fine wrinkles. With regular use of essential oil, it stimulates the processes of skin regeneration, its condition and appearance are significantly improved.

Contraindications to use

Rosemary is contraindicated for medicinal purposes during pregnancy, as it stimulates the body, can cause an increased tone of the uterus, which sometimes leads to miscarriage. It is for this reason that it is forbidden to take it and people suffering from epilepsy. Also, if you have high blood pressure, do not use rosemary, as it raises it even higher. It is advisable to avoid rosemary infusions and decoctions when it comes to treating or helping young children.

Sources of

Nikitina A.S., Tokhsyrova Z.M., Popova O.I. - Elemental composition of shoots of medicinal rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) introduced in the botanical garden of the Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute

Rosemary- This is an evergreen plant, a shrub, the leaves of which are used as a spice by culinary specialists from many countries of the world. In another way, rosemary is also called "sea dew".

This spice has a rich, camphor, sweetish aroma, reminiscent of the smell of pine and a slightly pungent, very spicy taste.

The Roman writer Pliny described rosemary as a medicinal plant with truly magical powers. In ancient times, people were sure that rosemary flowers have such a rich, unusual blue color due to the fact that they grow on the sea coast, where they are constantly colored by the sea foam falling on the flowers.

The Mediterranean is considered the birthplace of rosemary. There, in ancient times, rosemary was a symbol of happiness and protected its owner from bad dreams, and also prolonged his youth.

In ancient Rome, it was believed that rosemary has properties that strengthen memory, so it was customary for students of that time to wear wreaths from this plant to classes.

There are many legends associated with rosemary. It is believed that not only ancient Greek students, but also the gods of Ancient Greece, who wore rosemary wreaths when gathering on Olympus, decorated their heads with wreaths from this plant. The Greeks used rosemary to decorate their homes during the holidays. In the Middle Ages, rosemary became a symbol of abundance, prosperity and eternity. And even then this plant began to be used as a spice, and crushed dry leaves in the Middle Ages were used instead of salt. And today, some peoples have retained the tradition of handing the bride and groom a sprig of rosemary during the wedding, as a symbol of mutual understanding and prosperity.

Making rosemary essential oil

For the manufacture of rosemary essential oil the flowering tops of the evergreen dwarf shrub of the present rosemary are used. Rosemary oil obtained by the method of simple water-steam distillation. The result of this process is a fluid and light, slightly yellowish or colorless oil. Scent rosemary oil soft, candy-woody with bitter-spicy notes and a pronounced shade of freshness.

The beneficial composition of rosemary essential oil

Rosemary essential oil contains ingredients such as camphenes, pinene, limonene, camphor, paracymene, cineole, borneol, bornyl acetate, linalool and terpineol.

Uses of rosemary essential oil

Rosemary oil in cosmetology

It has antiseptic, analgesic and stimulating properties. Due to its tonic effect, rosemary oil is widely used by cosmetologists, as it is ideal for the care of problematic and oily skin, helping to eliminate hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands and reduce pores.

With this essential oil, you can also fight cracked feet and palms. And aromatic baths with rosemary oil have long been considered an excellent anti-aging agent, due to the ability to improve skin condition and stimulate cell renewal. The use of this oil promotes the elimination of toxins from the body, as well as the elimination of muscle pain. Rosemary oil also helps get rid of dandruff and stimulates hair growth.

Rosemary oil in folk medicine

Rosemary essential oil is also widely used in folk medicine. It is used as an anesthetic and disinfectant, and is used for bruises, burns, wounds, boils, boils and abscesses.

Rosemary essential oil is also used for colds, as it has a warming ability and relieves asthmatic and bronchial spasms. The blood circulation-promoting properties of rosemary are effective in treating hypotension.

Effective effect of rosemary in sexual weakness and conditions accompanied by general exhaustion. This oil is also used for insect bites, eliminating itching, burning and swelling.

Rosemary oil in aromatherapy

It is believed that with the spicy, camphor aroma of rosemary, you can strengthen the nervous system and put your thoughts in order. It improves mood and helps to focus people whose professions require long-term high concentration of attention: truck drivers, pilots, etc. Rosemary essential oil works effectively with increased mental stress, it strengthens memory and awakens intuition. Rosemary oil is considered the scent of people with active lifestyles.

The healing scent of rosemary has long been used to disinfect indoor air.

Benefits of rosemary essential oil

Possesses a strong and clear aroma, which helps to increase the mental abilities of a person and strengthen his nervous system.

It is believed that thanks to rosemary oil, you can achieve clarity of thinking and avoid sudden mood swings, as well as become more tolerant and resistant to the manifestation of strong emotions. Rosemary oil used in rehabilitation after severe stressful situations.

In the old days, people believed that the smell of rosemary has a sobering effect and helps to maintain clarity of thinking in situations of euphoria or, on the contrary, general panic, with its help it is easier to realistically assess the situation.

The aroma of rosemary affects the improvement of memory processes, it has been established that with its help it is possible to memorize numerical information and names in a larger volume and better. The stimulating effect of rosemary on the nervous system helps those who have partially lost speech, vision and sense of smell.

The focusing property of rosemary scent can be used with success by parents of those children who suffer from a weak ability to concentrate. In any case, this scent is very appropriate in a children's room, as it has the ability to fight pathogenic bacteria.

It is believed that the scent rosemary essential oil can be a wonderful antidote to morning grumbling.

The aroma of rosemary essential oil, known for a long time, was recommended to be sprayed around the house in the 14th century in order to attract good spirits to the home.

Contraindications to the use of rosemary essential oil

Rosemary essential oil is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to any of the components of this oil. Before using it for the first time, it is advisable to consult an aromatherapist who will tell you the ways and dosage of this oil.

Contraindicated rosemary oil pregnant women and children under six years of age.

This oil is used only externally and in small doses. In large quantities, rosemary oil can have a strong epileptiform effect, provoke feelings of unreasonable fear, and also cause aggressiveness in animals.

Store rosemary essential oil in tightly closed containers, at room temperature, in a dark place out of the reach of children.

Romanchukevich Tatiana
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