Rosemary (from lat. Rosmarinus) is an evergreen plant from the Mediterranean, which is actively used in cooking as a spice to give the dish a rich flavor. However, this is not the only application. It has an entire spectrum of beneficial properties that are completely preserved in the oil extracted from its leaves and flowering twigs.
The fact that rosemary has long been used by people, there is no doubt. This plant was highly appreciated by Hippocrates, it was praised by the ancient Greek philosophers. It was also popular in the Middle Ages. It was believed that with the help of rosemary in the rites of smoking can be expelled from the soul of the devil. In addition to religious activities, it was used for medical purposes. In the modern world, this miracle plant, or rather, its essential oil, also has many ways to use it. It, as in the old days, is in demand in medicine, and not only popular, but also official. Even with his help solve problems with hair and skin. And, of course, carry out aromatic procedures.
The method of obtaining, description and use of rosemary oil
As mentioned earlier, rosemary oil is extracted from leaves and flowering tops. If the plant is young, then it is processed entirely. To obtain the ether, manufacturers resort to the most common method - steam distillation. At the exit, a phyto-essence is flowing and light in consistency, which can be either slightly yellowish or completely colorless. The smell of rosemary essential oil is incredibly fresh, as if the leaf of a plant had just been rubbed between the fingers. There are also bitter notes.
Aromatic rosemary oil contains a considerable number of effective biological elements. Most of it consists of alpha and beta pinene. In addition, it contains camphene, camphor, borneol, cyneol, borni acetate, limonene, myrcene, phytosterols, amino acids, macro- and microelements, a complex of vitamins. An impressive list of bioactive components makes rosemary oil a means to help with a variety of problems.
- It has been scientifically proven that rosemary essential oil improves brain activity. In this regard, his couples recommend that students inhale to increase concentration, relieve mental overstrain and develop memory.
- As a natural analgesic, rosemary oil is great for eliminating various types of pain. It is effective for headaches and muscle pains. It helps to get rid of pain caused by diseases such as arthritis, rheumatism and osteochondrosis. Moreover, it is important to note that while this ether does not have a sedative effect: on the contrary, it brings feelings and helps to concentrate.
- Rosemary essence has a positive effect on the work of the digestive system, which is why it is used for stomach disorders, increased gas formation and spasms. Plus, it increases the appetite and activates the secretion of bile, so important for proper digestion.
- This oil has a cleansing effect, that is, it is a natural liver detoxifier. Thus, due to its use, accumulated “ballast” begins to be removed from the body - slags and toxins.
- Rosemary essential oil has a beneficial effect on the activity of the vascular system and the heart. This is due to the fact that it stimulates blood flow, normalizes blood pressure, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and reduces the amount of “bad” cholesterol in the blood. All this makes it an excellent preventive and therapeutic agent for hypotension, dystonia, varicose veins and atherosclerosis.
- Due to the immunomodulating properties of the oil, you can significantly strengthen the body and make it less vulnerable to diseases associated with the activity of free radicals and harmful microorganisms - viruses and bacteria.
- Rosemary ester is also useful for oral diseases. The antibacterial property suppresses the increase in the number of pathogenic microflora, fighting, thereby, with an unpleasant odor from the mouth and preventing the occurrence of caries and gingivitis.
- Another ability of this aroma oil is to increase sexual desire. It enhances sensuality and receptivity.
- Rosemary oil can help even pregnant women, as it copes well with nausea. It is also worth noting that it stimulates lactation.
- This remedy will also be useful for insect bites - it will eliminate itching, burning and swelling.
- Rosemary essential oil is highly valued in hair care. It is used as a firming, regenerating and accelerating the growth of curls means. Moreover, it eliminates scaly detachment of the epidermis - dandruff, gives the head of hair softness, shine and regulates sebum secretion.
- It will be very useful for those who care about the skin of the face and body. For the face, rosemary phyto-essence is shown to those who want to restore elasticity and elasticity to the derma, to level its relief; remove marks from scars and pimples; make less visible pigment spots; get rid of rosacea, acne and acne; improve the color of the skin. For the body, rosemary oil is used for furunculosis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin ailments of purulent-inflammatory nature. Also, using it, you can achieve good results in the fight against “orange peel” - cellulite.
Special instructions for using rosemary oil
- It is necessary to conduct a test to identify individual intolerance, if you decide to use rosemary ether. It is done as follows: a drop of oil is applied to the inner side of the wrist. If within an hour the skin remained in good condition, it means that there is no allergy. Pay attention: in the first few minutes a slight burning sensation will be felt on the epidermis. Do not be alarmed by this reaction, this is normal.
- If you are planning to apply rosemary phyto-essence to the skin of the face, then first clean it and steam it. So the results from cosmetic procedures will be much better.
- It is recommended to do medicinal and cosmetic procedures with rosemary oil no more than 2-3 times a week. The optimal rate is 1, 5 months.
- To ensure that rosemary oil formulations have not lost their effectiveness, prepare them in glass or tableware made from materials such as ceramics and porcelain. Metal containers are unacceptable due to oxidation.
- Rosemary ether contains substances that make the skin susceptible to ultraviolet rays. Therefore, in order not to get severe burns and skin pigmentation, it is important not to apply formulations with this product before going out to the street and visiting a tanning bed. You must wait at least an hour to get out into the open sun.
- Rosemary oil can harm epileptics, hypertensive patients and those prone to seizures. Also, it can not be applied to children who are less than 7 years old, and people with ultrasensitive skin. Pregnant women should use oil only in the case described above.
Methods of use of rosemary
To speed up the recovery of the body after flu and colds, rosemary essential oil is used for inhalation, that is, mix a few drops of the product with a glass of hot water and breathe in vapors for 5 minutes.
It is possible to freshen breath and protect teeth from the formation of caries and other dental problems, if after cleaning or eating food rinse the mouth cavity with water, to which 2-3 drops of rosemary phyto-essence are added.
To normalize blood circulation, get rid of colic and other problems with the gastrointestinal tract, rosemary oil is taken orally. It is mixed in the amount of 3-5 drops with a tablespoon of vegetable oil or natural honey. The resulting mixture is taken an hour before the meal, with a glass of warm water.
As an anti-nausea drug for pregnant women, it is recommended to inhale the vapors of ether in the morning on an empty stomach for 2-3 minutes. Rubbing with rosemary oil will help relieve pain and inflammation. In this case, 5-6 drops of ether are combined with a teaspoon of base oil. This mixture can also be used for massage treatments.
To fill the room with rosemary aroma, you need to add about 3-4 drops of oil to the aroma lamp. In an individual aromacolon should be added no more than 2-3 drops of ether.
Also, in order to relax, bring thoughts in order and to cheer up, aromatic baths are applied. In a bath filled with warm water, add 5 drops of rosemary essential oil, mixed with a tablespoon of emulsifier - honey, cream, kefir, milk or sea salt. Such baths should be taken no more than 20 minutes. Please note: during the first aromatherapy procedures dizziness may be felt. This happens because the body is not used to aroma oil. To avoid this, it is better to gradually increase the dosage of ether.
To get a beautiful tan, an hour before going to the beach, you need to drink a glass of warm water, which contains 1 drop of rosemary phyto-essences.
To improve the quality of purchased cosmetics rosemary oil is administered in the following proportions: 2-3 drops per one portion of the main product.
Pure rosemary essential oil helps to cope with acne. Just keep in mind that in this case it should be applied to the inflammation, that is, directly on the acne itself.
Clay face mask
What is required:
- clay - 1 tablespoon;
- rosemary oil - 3-4 drops.
How to cook:
- Mix clay powder with a small amount of warm water. In the end, should get sour cream mass. For dry skin type, take red clay. For fatty epidermis better fit black, white or blue clay.
- Then enrich the clay diluted with water with phyto-essences.
Make up the skin. After it is completely dry, that is, after 10-15 minutes, wash with lukewarm water. Upon completion of the procedure, it is desirable to lubricate the skin moisturizer. Using red clay, you can moisturize and soften the skin. Other listed types of clay are good because they eliminate excessive fat and acne. It is also worth noting that each clay rejuvenates the skin and frees it from toxins.
Mask to combat couperosis
What is required:
- milk thistle - 1 tablespoon;
- Rosemary ether - 2-3 drops.
How to cook:
- Heat the fatty oil so that it acquires body temperature, and then mix it with the essence.
Lubricate the skin in the area of spider veins with the prepared agent. Repeat the described action every day until improvements are noticeable. The composition of oils strengthens the walls of small vessels - capillaries. Plus, under his influence, blood flow improves and pressure in the capillaries normalizes.
Lightening mask for skin
What is required:
- sea buckthorn oil - 1 tsp;
- rosemary essential oil - 2 drops.
How to cook:
- Heat the base oil, then add ether to it.
Apply the oil mixture to the pigmented areas of the skin of the face. By doing this every day, you can cope with age spots and freckles.
Mask against scars, scars and post-acne
What is required:
- cocoa butter - 1 tsp;
- rosemary essence - 2 drops.
How to cook:
- Put the batter in a bowl, and then place it melted in a water bath.
- Add rosemary oil to warm cocoa butter.
Apply the mask directly to acne scars, or scars. The procedure should be carried out 2 times a day. Thanks to the mask, regeneration processes in the skin cells are accelerated. It helps her to upgrade and get rid of scar tissue.
Home facial tonic
What is required:
- water - 1/2 cup;
- rosemary and lavender oils - 2 drops each.
How to cook:
- Combine ingredients in one container. For tonic, it is best to use purified water or mineral water without gas.
It is advisable to pour the resulting liquid into a dark container with a spray gun. If the container is transparent, protect it from direct sunlight. Use home tonic every morning. The skin must be cleansed before applying. With regular use of this tool, the skin of the face will always please you with its fresh look.
Scalp massage
What is required:
- burdock oil - 1 tablespoon;
- rosemary oil - 3 drops.
How to cook:
- Heat the main ingredient and then add ether to it.
Rub the oil mixture into the scalp with light massage movements. After 5-10 minutes of self-massage, take a 15-minute break. Finish the procedure with a shampoo. With the help of self-massage increases the blood flow to the hair follicles, plus they are saturated with nutrients. All this has a beneficial effect on the hair - they are strengthened at the very roots and begin to grow better.
Moisturizing mask
What is required:
- egg yolk - 2 pcs .;
- milk - 1 tablespoon;
- esters of rosemary, geranium and blue chamomile - 1 drop each.
How to cook:
- Beat the yolks so that skin appears.
- Then add room temperature milk and essential oils to the yolk mass.
Distribute the tool evenly over the entire length of the curls. Also treat her scalp. Soak the composition under cellophane and a warm scarf for 40-50 minutes, and then wash it off using a shampoo. This mixture perfectly nourishes and moisturizes both the scalp and the hair itself. As a result, dandruff caused by drying of the epidermis of the head disappears. In addition, the hair becomes soft and easier to comb. For those who want to improve the hair with rosemary, but does not want to make a mask, a procedure called aromatherapy will do. It requires only a wooden comb and a couple drops of phyto-essences. Apply ether to the comb and simply comb the strands in different directions for 3-5 minutes. This procedure gives the hair a healthy shine, improves their quality. It also has a positive effect on the nervous system.
Based on all of the above, the conclusion suggests itself that rosemary essential oil is a truly unique and versatile product. Try it in the case, and maybe it will become an indispensable tool for you.
