Description
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is much more than just a strong and scented herb that is good to cook with. Rosemary essential oil is one of the most potent essential oils out there. It has been used in folk medicine for thousands of years to support healthy digestion, improve memory, reduce nervous tension and fatigue and relieve muscle aches and pains.
Recent research has shown Rosemary Essential Oil to boost nerve growth factor and support the healing of neurological tissue and brain function.
Rosemary is a rich antioxidant and a great free radical fighter as it has an antioxidant ORAC value of 3,300.
The chemical in rosemary mainly responsible for this is carnosol which is also known for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been discovered that carnosol can also balance androgen and estrogen in the body, lower DHT (dihyroxytestosterone) improving hair growth and prostate health, reduce cancer risk and increase nerve growth factor healing nerve tissue.
It is becoming widely used as an ingredient in many skin and hair care products due to its antiseptic properties.
The most popular uses for Rosemary Essential Oil are:
- Benefits Hair Growth and hair thickener
- Improves Memory
- Liver Detoxification and Gallbladder Function
- Lowers Cortisol
- Heal Prostate
- Reduce Pain
- Heal Neuropathy and Neuralgia
Where to Buy Rosemary Oil
One of the most important things you must know about essential oils is that they are not all essential oils. Most of them are merely fragrances and are of no use at all to you or your health as they are synthetic. When buying essential oils make sure they are therapeutic grade.