Description

Rosemary, scientifically known as Rosmarinus officinalis belongs to the Labiatae or Lamiaceae family of plants. The family includes Salvia, Balm, Lemon, Oregano, Mint and Marjoram. Rosemary Essential oil by Nailycious is Pure and distilled from the young shoots and leaves of the Rosemary herb. It refreshes and stimulates the mind .  Aids memory improvement and concentration while boosting circulation in the body as well. Rosemary is a potent source of plant compounds that offer a variety of health benefits.

BENEFITS OF ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL

Culinary Use: Rosemary, whether fresh or dried, is commonly used in the culinary world as a spice and flavouring agent. Rosemary contains a powerful substances like Carnosol, Carnosic acid and Rosmarinic acid whose benefits are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

Supplements and Oil preparation: The Rosemary plant is also used to make products such as rosemary powder, rosemary extract and rosemary oil. Rosemary oil differs from rosemary extract due to their possession of different compounds in different concentrations. Rosemary extract supplements are taken orally, while Rosemary oil is inhaled as aromatherapy or topically applied.

 Pain Relief: Could Help Reduce Pain: Topical application of rosemary oil may help improve pain. The Rosemary Essential Oil molecules get absorbed through the skin, impacting pain pathways. This includes targeting pleasure memory parts of the brain thereby interacting with receptor for neurotransmitters which are involved in pain pathways. Topical Rosemary Oil treatment may also help improve musculoskeletal pain. In 2017, a study of 46 people with neuropathic pain caused by diabetes that aromatherapy massage using a blend of oils, including rosemary, thrice per week for four weeks caused a significant reductions in scores of neuropathic pain and increased scores of quality of life as opposed to a control group. A 2017 study concluded that topical application of menthol and rosemary oils thrice per day for three days alleviated the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal pain recurrence in people with kidney failure who were undergoing haemodialysis.

Improve Hair Growth: Rosemary oil has been shown to stimulate hair growth in certain people with androgenic alopecia. This is a male pattern baldness or hair loss in men and female pattern baldness in women. When mixed with other oils like lavender, or thyme, Rosemary oil may also help in impeding hair loss in people with alopecia areata, a hair loss condition.

Research has it that rosemary oil may promote hair growth by enhancing blood flow to small blood vessels in the scalp which increases the production of hormone like lipids in hair follicle growth therefore inhibiting inflammatory pathways involved in the progression of alopecia. Ezekwe N, King M, Hollinger JC. “The use of natural ingredients in the treatment of alopecias with an emphasis on central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a systematic review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020;13(8):23-27. PMID: 33178378”

A 2015 study of 100 people with androgenic alopecia found that applying rosemary oil to the scalp for six months is as effective as a minoxidil (Rogaine) 2%  treatment in incrementing the hair count compared to baseline hair counts. The group that used rosemary oil reported better treatment adherence in comparison compared with the minoxidil group.

Anti dandruff: Rosemary oil is being studied for its potential anti-dandruff properties. The phenolic and  terpenes components in rosemary oil offer antimicrobial properties that help reduce the growth of certain yeasts involved in dandruff. Rosemary oil is an aromatic oil that can be diffused as an aromatherapy treatment or applied to the skin. Some study findings suggest that rosemary oil treatments may promote hair growth, improve energy levels, and reduce pain.

Improve Cognitive Function, Relieve Stress, and Boost Mood

In aromatherapy, inhaling Rosemary Oil may offer mood boosting, Anti stress and antianxiety effects. Inhaling it helps boost cognitive function by reducing blood levels of stress hormones like corticosterone, while boosting levels of good neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Certain compounds found in the oil enter the bloodstream then on the brain, impacting attention and mood.

Studies proved that people who used Rosemary Oil Aromatherapy reported feeling fresh and energized. In a small 2012 study, 20 adults were exposed to Rosemary Essential oil through aromatherapy diffusion and they experienced improvements in performance on cognitive tasks, including tasks involving accuracy and speed.

A 2021 study of 80 nurses was to the effect that aromatherapy with rosemary essential oil improve alertness  and helped decrease sleepiness compared to a control treatment. Other studies showed that rosemary oil aromatherapy may help ease anxiety and depression symptoms.

HOW TO USE

Aromatherapy: Apply a few drops of Rosemary Essential  oil into your Aromatherapy Diffuser Rosemary Essential oil can be blended with other essential oils, such as lavender and thyme oils, to create a relaxing scent. You may simply inhale rosemary essential oil straight from the bottle as well.

Skin Care: Mix Rosemary Essential Oil with a carrier oil such Argan Oil or our Sweet Almond Oil . Carrier oils help dilute essential oils for topical use due to the high concentration of Essential oils. Diluting with carrier oils helps decrease adverse skin reactions like dermatitis.

Hair Growth: Blend a few drops with your shampoo or conditioner or mix several drops of rosemary oil with our Pure Castor Oil and then massage it into your scalp. Rosemary oil a favourite ingredient in a number of hair products advertised to promote hair growth from shampoos, conditioners and hair oils.

Massage: Massage is one of the most popular uses for Rosemary essential oil. Add a few drops of Rosemary Essential Oil to your massage carrier oil like Sweet Almond oil and massage into the desired area. With an aroma that lifts the mood, Rosemary Essential Oil is the perfect choice for a home massage for soothing aching muscles.

CARE

• Do NOT use without diluting. Dilute with a carrier oil prior to use and do a patch test first
• Keep away from heat, light and children’s use
• Do not ingest
• Close well when not in use to conserve its properties