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Herbs, their Essential Oils, and their Hydrosols
ROSEMARY – Rosmarinus officinalis, is a popular herb in cooking, traditional healing, and aromatherapy. In addition to being a condiment in food preparations, rosemary tea can serve as liver tonic, a mouthwash to rid bad breath, and for headaches. The herb can even be prepared as a decoction to use as a hair wash to address scalp problems.
The Herb. There are active components in rosemary that have powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. This represents a three-pronged attack against many different diseases and pathogens that could threaten the immune system or damage the integrity of the body. The health benefits of rosemary promote healthy skin, strengthens vision, fights infection, and gives us great protection from lung and mouth cancers. Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion.
The Essential Oil. Rosemary has been used for centuries as a memory aid, and studies in aromatherapy using rosemary have corroborated significant improvements in cognitive performance within 20minutes of inhaling rosemary essential oil.
The Hydrosol. Hydrosols are safer to use on open wounds, with children and the elderly. They can be used in creams, lotions, body sprays, and room sprays. The hydrosol will impart both fragrance and therapeutic benefits to your products. [Source: Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy, by Suzann Catty p.124-126]
AVOID ROSEMARY in cases of high blood pressure and during pregnancy.
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