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Rosemary Essential Oil Cert Organic 1/3 fl oz: C
Woodsy, fresh, with an incense-like aroma. Rosemary is known as the herb of remembrance. The plant produces an almost colorless essential oil with a strong, fresh, camphor aroma. It's used in many citrus colognes, forest and Oriental perfumes, and eau de cologne. Rinses for dark hair often contain rosemary, as do room deodorants, household sprays, disinfectants and soaps. Traditionally used as an antiseptic, muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner. Blends well with: olibanum, lavender, lavandin, citronella, thyme, basil, peppermint, labdanum, elemi, cedarwood, petitgrain, cinnamon. Aromatherapy benefits: clarifying, invigorating. Some traditional uses: to energize, for muscle pains, cramps or sprains, brighten mood, for improving mental clarity and memory, easing pain, to relieve headaches, disinfecting. Rosemary oil should not be used during pregnancy and is unsuitable for people with epilepsy or high blood pressure. Rosemary oil has a pronounced action on the brain; it clears the mind and aids the memory. It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion. The antiseptic action of Rosemary oil is especially suitable for intestinal infections and diarrhea; it also eases colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice. Rosemary oil can relieve pain such as rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and gout. It can help for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation and varicose veins. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Rosemary leaf for 'Internal: Dyspeptic complaints. External: Supportive therapy for rheumatic diseases, circulatory problems.' The diuretic properties of Rosemary oil are useful with water retention during menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite. On the respiratory system Rosemary oil is effective for asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough. Because of its astringent action, Rosemary oil can be effective for sagging skin; its stimulating action may benefit scalp disorders and encourage hair growth. It may ease congestion, puffiness and swelling and also may help with acne, dermatitis and eczema. It can be used as an insect repellant and may help with lice. Rosemary oil can be effective for mental fatigue, for circulation problems, can be a pain reliever for the muscular system and can help the respiratory tract and a congested skin. In vapor therapy Rosemary oil can be helpful for: congestion, alcohol over-indulgence, overwork, sinusitis and mental and physical tiredness. As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, Rosemary oil can assist with: liver problems, mucus congestion, muscular aches, cramps, pains and spasms, stiff neck, overwork, rheumatism, arthritis, colds, constipation, diarrhea, coughs, bronchitis, back pain, scalp disorders, sinusitis, mental fatigue and physical tiredness. Rosemary oil blends particularly
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