Harness the Healing Power of Rosemary Essential Oil
- Dunia Rose Rodriguez
- Sep 12, 2019
- 6 min read
Updated: May 11, 2020
What is an Essential Oil?
Chemistry, composition, and biological action.
Though it is famous for its applications in the culinary world, rosemary has uses that reach far beyond cook books or holiday meals. In order to give you an understanding of the myriad of uses of essential oils I will share with you some insight into it's chemistry and function. Everything in this physical universe is made up of atoms from every cell, organ, and tissue in the body. Through the interrelated functions of enzymes, cell receptors, and proteins the mind and body work together to break down, build up, and rearrange the chemical bonds in the biological molecules that make up our entire system, as well as everything around us. Essential oils also operate under the principles of chemistry and natural laws of physics. In fact, the chemical makeup of essential oils is what enables them to affect the body’s systems. Each essential oils has a unique chemical make up of constituents that allow us to differentiate between function and proper use of the essential oils. For example, the chemical makeup of Rosemary oil gives it renewing properties that can be both energizing and settling to the mind—particularly when you diffuse the oil or use it aromatically. Using essential oils as aromatherapy can be very effective when dealing with life experiences that are charged with emotions, helping to shift your brain chemistry towards a more balanced expression of clarity, focus, and provides you with an empowered sense of self. Chemistry is a language all on its own, each essential oil informs the body's cell receptors with information that lets it know what to do, and provides it with information that is unique to the chemical properties of each oil. By understanding the fundamentals of oil chemistry, you can begin to classify oils by their chemical properties. This will help you learn which oils might have applications in different daily life contexts and how they work. A great source that you can refer to is this EO Chemistry Wheel for a detailed overview, that is simple to use.
Uses and Benefits of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Rosemary Essential Oil.
The chemical makeup of Rosemary oil contributes to its ability to repel insects and to affect our mood as mentioned above. Pinene and camphor are the monoterpenes responsible for Rosemary oil’s ability to deter insects. The chemical constituents 1,8 Cineole and alpha pinene are also contained in rosemary, and are generally known for their cellular renewing properties. These chemicals are also what make Rosemary oil so highly stimulating to the brain—allowing it to have enhancing effects on mood through the limbic system. Much like the oil’s uses, the chemical profile of Rosemary oil is extremely diverse. The herbaceous, energizing aroma of Rosemary oil makes it the perfect companion for citrus oils like Wild Orange or Lemon. With a scent that resembles an herb garden, Rosemary oil also blends well with floral oils like Lavender or Jasmine. When you want a warm, woody scent that is highly grounding and restorative for your entire nervous system consider combining Rosemary oil with oils like Cedarwood and Frankincense (remember to check the Supplemental Label on every bottle individually for internal use, not all plants in nature are intended for internal use and could be harmful, and highly toxic to your health if taken internally erroneously).
5 Ways to Use Rosemary Oil
Integrating the use of essential oils can be easy, here are 5 ways you can implement the use of Rosemary in your already in place daily routine. While some think Rosemary is only useful for cooking, this herbal, energizing oil has uses that extend far beyond the kitchen. Keep reading to learn five easy ways to use Rosemary essential oil.
Use Rosemary oil for vibrant healthy hair, use it in your favorite holiday dish, diffuse Rosemary oil for an energizing midday pick-me-up or use it to refresh and rejuvenate your senses.
1. Use Rosemary oil for beautiful and bountiful hair.
If your hair is feeling lackluster, give it some shine with a little help from Rosemary oil. Known to promote a healthy-looking scalp and an abundant-looking head of hair, Rosemary oil might be what’s missing from your current hair care routine.
So, how do you use Rosemary oil for hair? Consider adding a drop of Rosemary oil to your favorite everyday hair products to promote hair that looks full and shiny. Need more ideas? Try making this Scalp Buildup Cleanser with Rosemary essential oil to refresh the scalp without stripping your hair of its natural oils.
Scalp Buildup Cleanser
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 8 tablespoons water 8 drops Rosemary oil 6 drops Lemon oil 4 drops Grapefruit oil
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small glass bowl and stir. Comb the mix through dry hair. The acids in the mix help to remove oil, dirt, or sulfate buildup naturally. Allow the mix to sit on your hair for about 20 minutes, then rinse the hair in the shower and continue with your normal shampoo and conditioner routine.
2. Cook with Rosemary oil and liven up your dishes!
Because it has such a rich, herbal flavor, people often use dry rosemary and rosemary seasoning when cooking meat, stuffing, baked goods, and so on. Rosemary oil can easily be substituted for dry rosemary to give any recipe a punch of refreshing herbal flavor.
Ready to cook with Rosemary oil? Start with this easy Herb Bread recipe!
Herb Bread with Rosemary Oil
4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup milk 1 cup butter, melted 2 drops Rosemary oil Dried thyme herbs
Directions: Preheat the oven to 450 °F and grease a baking sheet. Stir together the flour, salt, baking powder, milk, melted butter, dried herbs, and Rosemary essential oil to create the dough. Knead the dough until smooth. Roll out the dough and cut it into six-inch triangles. Brush with melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy with an Italian dish, use as a snack or appetizer on game night, or simply enjoy it as a side dish!
3. Diffuse Rosemary oil for an energizing midday pick-me-up.
Looking for a super simple way to enjoy the benefits of Rosemary oil? Simply place a few drops of this herbaceous, energizing oil into your essential oil diffuser any time you could use a break from the craziness of everyday life. When you put a few drops of Rosemary in your diffuser, you can immediately revitalize the atmosphere of your kitchen, living room, desk, office, or bedroom.
If you want to add some variety to your diffusing experience, combine Rosemary oil with Wild Orange or Lemon oil in your diffuser to create an uplifting atmosphere.
4. Use Rosemary oil to refresh and rejuvenate your senses and skin.
Whether you’re at the end of a long workday, needing to feel refreshed in the afternoon, or just wanting to create a more desirable environment at home, Rosemary oil can help. Use Rosemary oil to refresh and rejuvenate by adding a few drops to a warm bath, along with a soothing essential oil like Frankincense. The warm, essential oil–infused water will leave you feeling calm and rejuvenated.
Want another way to take advantage of the rejuvenating benefits of Rosemary? Use it in a massage. Combine Rosemary oil with a carrier oil and massage the neck, shoulders, and back, or legs and feet. If you want an especially soothing massage, blend Rosemary oil with Wintergreen oil to help cool and refresh the skin. To reduce stress, combine Rosemary oil with Lavender oil and massage into the skin for a relaxed, refreshed feeling.
5. Take Rosemary oil for internal benefits.
Not only is Rosemary oil useful for cooking due to its potent, delicious flavor, but many people add Rosemary oil to their food to take advantage of the internal benefits of this oil. Whether you incorporate Rosemary oil into your favorite recipes or simply add the oil to a glass of water or a Veggie Cap, there are plenty of reasons to take Rosemary oil internally.
For example, did you know that Rosemary oil may help reduce nervous tension and fatigue when taken internally? Using Rosemary internally can also help support healthy digestion and internal organ function.* Want to learn more about how to use Rosemary oil, the benefits of Rosemary oil, and where Rosemary oil comes from?
Learn more about Rosemary Essential Oil. To order yours, click here.
*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease individually. While very effective, proper assessment by a Healthcare professional is always recommended. Please contact one of our team members if you have any specific health questions at 561-568-7310.
In Health,
Dunia Rodriguez, Healer Author and CEO.
References and Links
[1] https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-research-news-rosemary-and-wild-orange-study
[2] Sec 182.1 Substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRASS) - Rosemary
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