Rosemary
Useful properties and uses of rosemary oil, cultivation
Properties of medicinal rosemary
Rosemary contains essential oils that have the greatest healing effects, such as eucalyptus, borneol, camphor, verbenone and alpha-Pinene, which create the refreshing scent of rosemary. Contained in it carnosol, rosemary acid and rosemanol create a bitter taste. Also, rosemary contains a large amount of flavonoids - apigenin and luteolin. Taken together, these substances create the healing effect of rosemary.
It is no secret that rosemary and the essential oils it contains are an excellent soothing agent as they improve mood and help calm and relax. It is no coincidence that a few drops of rosemary are added when taking a bath, which also has a healing effect. In addition, it helps to improve memory, therefore, the intake of rosemary is prescribed to students, which helps during the session and exams, as well as to school students during the school year.
The healing effect of rosemary has been known for a long time, it was brought to the home of the sick, and also used in processions or holidays, at large gatherings of people. There is even an opinion that it is capable of halting the aging process while maintaining youth. This herb contains phytoncides, which are antioxidants and attack disease-causing bacteria.
Growing rosemary at home
Rosemary has a coniferous, spicy aroma and a bitter taste; it is used as a seasoning for various dishes. The plant can be grown at home. Propagated by seed, February and March are ideal for sowing. It is necessary to sow the seeds on moistened soil, after which they should be covered with foil and kept until germination (1 month) at a temperature of + 5- + 7 ° C. Watering should be moderate, it is important to maintain the same humidity level and ventilate the room. You can propagate rosemary by cuttings in late autumn. They are obtained by cutting off new shoots of an already growing plant. For a while, the cuttings are placed in a container with a special solution and then planted in soil consisting of peat and sand. In the process of waiting for the rooting of the sprouts, it is advisable to spray them with water using a spray bottle. Young plants are transplanted into pots with sod or deciduous soil, adding fertilizer (humus). Rosemary prefers bright places; in winter, artificial lighting can be used.
The use of medicinal rosemary
Rosemary officinalis is used in the form of an infusion from the leaves to treat diseases such as asthma, as well as diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Also, the composition can be used for redness and inflammation of the larynx and pharynx, rinsing the throat. Rosemary soothes the nervous system, so its oil is inhaled, used when taking baths and for massage, as well as one to three drops inside.
Rosemary is useful in treating intestinal and gastric ailments, and improves appetite. It is used to relieve headaches by inhaling rosemary oil, and soon the painful sensations in the head area go away. Also, use the infusion of the leaves, which heals colds and also allows headaches to subside.
Infusion of rosemary is added to the bath, ointments containing it are also used, which helps in the treatment of neuritis (in addition, you can use herbal tincture), gout and other neurological diseases. The ointment from the infusion of the plant is also used for the detection of boils, dermatological problems and slowly healing wounds.
Infusion of rosemary leaves with lavender has a positive effect on the movement of blood in the circulatory system of the brain, which is indispensable for people who have suffered a stroke. This composition is also used for cosmetic purposes, using it as a tonic before bedtime, to wipe the skin, which reduces its oily content. Cosmetics containing rosemary oil also strengthen hair, reduce hair loss and treat dandruff. In cosmetology, flowers, rosemary oil and leaves are used for essential oils and massage oils, bath additives, creams, etc.
The infusion of the leaves is also used for neurotic diseases of the cardiovascular system, as it tones the body, increases the strength of heart contractions and increases blood pressure for a while. The oil of the plant is also used by patients with rheumatism, rubbing a mixture of seventy percent alcohol and rosemary oil into the affected areas.
Rosemary oil is used in scented lamps and baths for children suffering from concentration disorders, dripping a few drops. In addition, rosemary oil scattered around the room kills pathogenic bacteria and purifies the air, which is indispensable in the spread of any infectious diseases, such as influenza.
The plant is used for children with poor eyesight, adding to baths to strengthen the body.
It must be remembered that the alkaloids contained in rosemary herb temporarily increase heart rate and increase blood pressure, so it is not superfluous to consult a doctor before taking it. Some peoples use an infusion of the plant to improve the course of menopause in women, with epilepsy and menstrual disorders.
Rosemary herb and the oils it contains promote blood circulation, help out with cold feet and hands, and are indispensable for low blood pressure. The oil helps in concentration and memory strengthening, has a positive effect on the nervous system and has a positive effect on people with speech, smell or vision impairments.
Among the useful properties of the plant are improving mood, getting rid of despondency and depression, etc.
Rosemary infusion: Add two cups of steep hot water to one teaspoon of dried crushed leaves and shoots of the rosemary plant, and then let stand for half an hour. Drink one or two tablespoons three times a day. In case of infectious diseases, redness of the throat, as well as painful sensations in it, it is necessary to gargle with this solution.
How to make rosemary oil? To prepare it, you need to lower several branches of the plant in a bottle or other dish, add cool oil squeezed from olives to them and place in the sun. After six weeks, pass through cheesecloth or a strainer and pour into the resulting bottle in a dark bottle, closed from light. The oil is ready.
Rosemary oil
Rosemary has a strong camphor aroma reminiscent of the fresh scent of the sea. An essential oil is obtained from this plant. A wonderful product, used for painful sensations in the muscles, spasms. Used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract. It is used to cleanse the liver and kidneys. It is useful for strengthening blood vessels, perfectly relieves inflammation in hemorrhoids, reduces the manifestations of varicose veins.
Promotes hypotensive action, increases hearing acuity, sense of smell. A few drops of oil applied with massage movements to the temple area help eliminate headaches, calm the nervous system, and normalize sleep. The substances contained in the oil remove excess fluid from the body without disturbing the water-salt balance. The tonic aroma of the plant increases mental and physical performance, attention and improves memory.
Taking oil according to a specific recipe improves blood circulation, strengthens the heart, slows down the aging process and activates the body's defenses. Masks with rosemary oil are effective, they shrink pores, tighten the skin. Antiseptic properties are favorable for the treatment of acne, boils, eczema. After regular use, regeneration processes occur in the tissues due to the improvement of blood circulation, the skin relief is leveled.
Rosemary for hair
When using rosemary for hair, growth is stimulated, hair follicles are strengthened. Rosemary oil works great for hair, at the same time moisturizes and nourishes the scalp with vitamins, which helps to disinfect and eliminate dandruff.
Rosemary for acne
Rosemary helps to get rid of acne, which often appears on the face of adolescents, several procedures and pustular rashes do not leave traces. If there is no oil in the home medicine cabinet, you can prepare a drug from dry herbs and use it as a remedy for problem skin and various diseases.
If you want to buy a universal remedy, then this is rosemary oil, applications applied at night will help against acne. Magic rosemary oil (1 teaspoon) with almond oil (8 drops) turns into an effective mixture capable of eliminating stretch marks on the skin.
Rosemary is beneficial for the face if the skin loses moisture and becomes dry, this can happen during a vacation at sea or from wind exposure. The course of oil therapy is able to restore the skin's silkiness and youthfulness and eliminate age spots. Various therapeutic baths are good, they help relieve fatigue, overcome pain in joints and muscles. Using rosemary oil for face and body can help you stay beautiful and young for a long time.
Contraindications rosemary officinalis
Rosemary is contraindicated in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and low acidity of gastric juice, women during pregnancy, as well as people suffering from regular seizures and patients with hypertension.
The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
