Let's Talk about...Rosemary

[Guest guest]

It's that time again. Sorry I missed a couple of weeks of this. I asked a member

to suggest an EO for this week. I really like the idea of members suggesting the

EO so I think I will randomly e-mail one person to suggest the EO for the week

so I don't have to always be the one to pick it. Hope no one minds!!! ; )

 

Coming for 2000:

What EO do you use for.....______ ?

 

 

 

This weeks topic,

Let's talk about...Rosemary

 

A must have!!!

 

Latin name: Rosemarinus officinalis

 

Extracted: Flowering tops produce the best quality oil, but most commercial oils

are produced from the leaves and soft twigs. By hydro or steam distillation

 

Description: Colorless to pale yellow with a strong, fresh, camphoraceous odor.

The fresh notes die quickly, leaving a very pleasant herbaceous bodynote.

There can be considerable differences in fragrance. Hydro is much more complex

and closer to that of the living plant than steam distilled oil.

 

Safety: Not suitable during pregnancy. Do not use with epilepsy.

 

Suggested Uses:

Excellent mental stimulant

When studying to keep mind alert

Bronchial ailments

Coughs, colds, sinus congestion

May help child overactivity

Rheumatism, stiff joints

Poor peripheral circulation

Lift mild depression and lethargy

PMS, post natal depression, menopausal depression

Great for the skin, acne

 

What do you know about Rosemary? Please share it with the list.

 

Tracy

[Guest guest]

Friday, December 10, 1999 11:18 PM

[AX] Let's Talk about...Rosemary

 

This weeks topic,

Let's talk about...Rosemary

Tracy, I really appreciate this idea because it gives us all a chance to focus

on learning oils, one at a time.

 

Here's what I have on Rosmarinus officinalis 1,8 Cineol CT (taken from Peoples

Desk Reference for Essential Oils)

Botanical Family: Labiatae

Chemical Constituents: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Terpene Esters, Terpene

Oxides, Non-Terpene Ketones.

Action: Antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, antiparasitic, general stimulant,

enhances mental clarity, supports nerves and endocrine gland balance.

Historical Use: Rosemary was part of the " Marseilles Vinegar " or " Four Thieves

Vinegar " used by grave-robbing bandits to protect themselves during the 14th

century plague. The name of the oil is derived from the Latin words for dew of

the sea (ros + marinus). According to folklore history, rosemary originally had

white flowers; however they turned red after the Virgin Mary laid her cloak on

the bush. Since the time of ancient Greece (about 1000 BC), rosemary was burnt

as incense. Later cultures believed that it warded off devils, a practice that

eventually became adopted by the sick who instead burned rosemary to protect

against infection. Until recently, French hospitals continued to use rosemary

this way in order to disinfect the air.

Indications: Rheumatism, arthritis, myalgia, hepatitis, liver conditions,

menstrual disturbances, hypertension (weak doses), indigestion, bronchitis,

respiratory and lung infections, hair loss (alopecia areata), asthma.

Other uses: Improves concentration, stimulates the scalp.

Application: Diffuse, inhale, or apply topically on location.

Safety Data: Epileptics should use with caution. If pregnant or under a

doctor's care, consult physician.

Companion Oils: Marjoram, lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, basil, and pine.

Selected Research: Larrondo JV, et al. " Antimicrobial activity of essences from

labiates. " Microbios 1995; 82(332): 171-2:: Panizzi L, et al. " Composition

and antimicrobial properties of essential oils of four Mediterranean Lamiaceae. "

J Ethnhamacl. 13; 33: 16-0.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/11/1999 2:23:27 AM Eastern Standard Time,

feline4 writes:

 

<< Do not use with epilepsy.

>>

Tracy

This may be a fallacy. Another list recently had lots of discussion pro

and con this issue with Rosemary.

As a parent of a child with seizure disorder, there has been no

indication that my son's seizures were EVER triggered by Rosemary.