Scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Imagine a stimulating and invigorating aroma that
awakens the senses. Rosemary oil, extracted from needle-like leaves,
offers this sharp, herbaceous scent known to improve focus and memory.
History:
Rosemary's use as a medicinal herb dates back to ancient Greece. Legend has it
that Greek scholar Theophrastus observed rosemary growing abundantly near
student paths, believing the invigorating scent enhanced memory and focus.
Rosemary Oil Benefits & Uses:
- Benefits:
- Improves mental focus and
memory.
- Stimulates hair growth (may
help treat androgenetic alopecia). Rosemary oil works by preventing a
byproduct of testosterone from attacking hair follicles, the very cause
of this common form of hair loss. In a study, men with androgenetic
alopecia who massaged diluted rosemary oil into their scalp twice daily
for six months experienced the same increase in hair thickness as those
who used minoxidil, a common hair regrowth remedy.
- May relieve headaches and
muscle aches.
- May offer anti-stress,
anti-anxiety, and mood-boosting effects (when inhaled).
- Indications: Mental fatigue, memory problems, hair loss,
headaches, muscle pain.
- Contraindications: Not recommended for:
- pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- people with high blood pressure or epilepsy.
- Use with Caution: Perform a patch test before topical use.
Rosemary Oil - Perfect for:
- The Scholar: Diffuse rosemary oil while studying to enhance
focus and concentration.
-
The Haircare Advocate: Massage diluted
rosemary oil into the scalp to stimulate hair growth and promote a healthy
scalp.
