Ultimate Guide to Rosemary Essential Oil

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Rosemary essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the rosemary plant.  Rosemary is one of the world’s most popular medicinal plants.  It has a long history of being a natural health booster.  Rosemary includes the chemical constituents 1,8 Cineole and alpha-pinene, which are known for their renewing properties. Rosemary essential oil is refreshing, cooling, and clearing.

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Healing Properties

• Analgestic
• Antibacterial
• Antiseptic
• Aphrodisiac
• Decongestant
• Diuretic
• Expectorant
• Fungicide

Ways to Use Rosemary Essential Oil

• Apply diluted to skin to combat signs of aging.
• Apply diluted to relieve achy joints.
• Diffuse or apply diluted to chest to relieve respiratory symptoms.
• Apply diluted to area of skin to decrease cellulite.
• Diffuse, take internally, or dilute and apply topically to support the immune system when fighting colds and flu.
• Add a drop to shampoo to promote scalp health and hair growth.
• Diffuse or dilute and apply topically to improve memory and concentration.
• Dilute and apply to abdomen to provide menstrual support.
• Dilute and apply to back of neck and temples to relieve headaches.
• Dilute and apply to scalp to help combat hair loss and dandruff.
• Dilute and apply to bottom of feet or take internally to support healthy liver and kidney functions.
• Diffuse to boost mood and calm nerves.
• Take internally to help support balanced blood sugar levels.
• Dilute and apply to area over liver and gallbladder to support their functions.
• Diffuse or dilute and apply topically to abdomen to support detoxification.

Diffuser Blends

Diffusing essential oils is a pleasant and easy way to experience the health benefits of essential oils.  Diffusing suspends essential oil molecules into the air.  The molecules not only clean and freshen the air, they impart their therapeutic properties to you by inhalation of the molecules.

• 2 drops rosemary, 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops lavender
• 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops lime, 2 drops lemon
• 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops lemon
• 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop peppermint, 2 drops lemon, 2 drops frankincense
• 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops lemon, 1 drop basil
• 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops peppermint, 1 drop bergamot
• 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops grapefruit, 2 drops lime
• 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops cypress, 2 drops basil
• 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop Siberian Fir
• 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops bergamot
• 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop clove, 1 drop eucalyptus, 1 drop cinnamon, 1 drop wild orange
• 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop lemon, 1 drop eucalyptus, 2 drops peppermint
• 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop ylang-ylang, 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops cinnamon
• 1 drop rosemary, 2 drops cinnamon, 2 drops peppermint
• 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop peppermint, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop marjoram, 1 drop thyme

Emotional Support

Essential oils play a powerful role in emotional healing.  For true healing to happen, unresolved emotions need to be brought to the surface.  We must release trapped, negative emotions before we can receive positive ones.  Essential oils can help with this process.

Rosemary is the Oil of Knowledge and Transition

Rosemary assists in the development of true knowledge and true intellect.  It teaches that one can be instructed from a far greater space of understanding than the human mind.  It challenges individuals to look deeper than they normally would an ask more soul-searing questions so that they may receive more inspired answers.  

Rosemary assists individuals who struggle with learning disabilities.  It brings expansion to the mind, supporting individuals in receiving new information and new experiences.  

It supports individuals in feeling confident and assured during times of great change in understanding or perspective.  

Excerpts from Emotions and Essential Oils, Emotional Reference Guide, 5th Edition

Recipes

Rosemary Vinaigrette

from Essential Oils Ancient Medicine

Makes 2-3 servings

Ingredients

• juice of 1/2 lemon
• extra-virgin virgin olive oil
• 1-2 drops rosemary essential oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

Rosemary Sun-dried Tomatoes with Feta

from Essential Oils Ancient Medicine

makes 2-3 servings

Ingredients

• 1 jar (5 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes, drained
• 4 ounces feta cheese
• 1 cup spinach
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 drop rosemary essential oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Sea salt

Instructions

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
• Crumble feta over tomatoes.
• Add spinach and toss.
• In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, maple syrup, and rosemary essential oil.
• Drizzle the oil mixture over the tomato mixture and toss.
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sea salt.

Rosemary-Lavender Soak

Ingredients

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 6 drops rosemary essential oil
• 6 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

• Mix oils into Epsom salts and add to a hot bath.
• Soak for 20 minutes

Hair Mask

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
• 6 drops geranium essential oil
• 6 drops rosemary essential oil

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Apply to dry scalp with fingertips.
• Massage throughout scalp and hair.
• Allow mask to sit and penetrate for 30-60 minutes.
• Wash and style as usual.

Digestive Relief Roller Ball

Ingredients

• fractionated coconut oil
• 15 drops rosemary essential oil
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions

• Add essential oils to a roller ball.
• Top off with fractionated coconut oil.
• Apply to lower abdomen and massage in a clockwise motion for 5 minutes.
• Repeat as needed.

Recipes from the doTERRA blog.

Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary Lemon Hummus

Breakfast Quiche

Strawberry Rosemary Crostata

Rosemary Zucchini Fettuccine

Rosemary Spearmint Soap

Essential Hair Wax

My Personal Favorite Ways to Use Rosemary Essential Oil

To be honest, it took me quite a while to appreciate rosemary.  The smell is very pungent to me, and I couldn’t think of any way I would want to use it.  Once I discovered the perfect blends, I became a believer.

I mix a drop of rosemary and a drop of peppermint into my shampoo.  I like to keep things uncomplicated.  I open the bottles and put them by the shower.  I squirt some shampoo into my hands, add the drops and wash as usual.  The combination is cooling and refreshing.  It really does perk you up. If you have a dry, irritated or itchy scalp, you will feel much better after using this combination.

I make a seasoned salt with rosemary, basil, and oregano.  I start with 1-2 tablespoons sea salt and add 1 drop of each oil.  I mix it really well and let it sit for a while.  I use this salt to season meat, salad dressing, etc.

This is one of my favorite diffuser recipes: 2 drops each of rosemary, lemon, and peppermint. It smells refreshing, lightens my mood, and is fun to diffuse when you’re cooking.

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Science and Research

You can find research articles by clicking on the following links.

Pubmed

Green Med Info

References

Information for this article was extracted from:

The Essential Life, 3rd Edition

Essential Oils Ancient Medicine

Essential Oils Natural Remedies

Emotions & Essential Oils, Fifth Edition