Element: Air & Fire
Direction: North
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Heart & Third Eye
Astrological/Zodiac: Sun, Moon, Libra & Leo
Numerical Vibration: 4
Keywords: Remembrance, cleansing, strength, virtue, wisdom, protection, banishing, home, ancestors, cleansing magical tools, love.
Masculine (yang) energy
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- Metaphysical Uses:
Added to baths, sachets, and incense blends to honor and remember the dead.
- Rosemary is an aromatic, woody perennial bearing blue flowers and needlelike leaves. Native to the Mediterranean and naturalized worldwide, rosemary leaf is most recognized as a culinary spice. Rosmarinus officinalis was known historically for its healthful uses and folklore, especially as a memory aid. Dried rosemary leaves can be macerated as rosemary extract, infused into oils and vinegars, and incorporated into herbal tea blends.
- Rosemary leaves are often used in herbal medicine for their beneficial properties, including supporting overall cognitive health.*
- Rosemary is an aromatic member of the mint family native to the Mediterranean region where it is utilized as a treasured culinary spice. It is a flowering evergreen, producing thin, needle-like leaves. Rosemary plants are commonly cultivated and easily grown in many household gardens. They can grow prolifically and prefer full sun and well-drained soil, but can also thrive in pots on the windowsill.
Precautions
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- No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
- *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
Rosemary Essential Oil
- Our organic rosemary essential oil is a middle note steam distilled from the leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis. This oil has a fresh and camphoraceous scent with balsamic and woody undertones. It is an herbaceous and pungent oil that can be used in diffuser and perfume blends, cosmetic recipes for skin and hair health, and household cleaning.
- This native Mediterranean herb has a rich history with much folklore and mythology attached to it. Camphoraceous rosemary was worn by students while studying in ancient Greece and in the Middle Ages couples would wear garlands on their wedding to symbolize love and loyalty. It was often used at funeral ceremonies where fresh sprigs were thrown onto the coffin before burial, and has come to represent remembrance of the dead.
Constituents
- This oil contains the main constituents of 1,8-cineole, camphor, α-pinene, and β-pinene.
- 1,8-cineole is a compound with a fresh, somewhat minty aroma that is found in eucalyptus, white sage, Spanish marjoram, spike lavender, and lavender tea tree. Camphor is found in sage, blue tansy, spike lavender, and lavandin Grosso. Both α-pinene and β-pinene are found in Scotch pine, St. John’s wort, nutmeg, and black pepper.
Blending and Uses
- Rosemary is an all-around pleasing aroma in body care formulations like lotion, deodorant, and soaps. Mixed with peppermint oils it can be added to shampoo and conditioner to stimulate the scalp. In facial serums it can help balance oily skin with other oils like neroli and frankincense. Combine rosemary, wintergreen, and camphor to use in massage oil for occasional aches.
- This oil can help support memory and concentration in simple and fresh diffuser blends with bergamot and vetiver or cypress and lemon. While it can help you feel alert, rosemary is also emotionally calming for the body. Pair with lavender tea tree for a more relaxing but invigorating blend in the diffuser. Use in the bath or facial steam with other herbal oils that support healthy breathing such as lavender tea tree, eucalyptus, thyme, and oregano.
Safety
- This oil may be neurotoxic based on camphor content. Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take it internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.
- Before using, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
PRECAUTIONS FOR HERBS
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OILS
Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take it internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.
Before using, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
