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Rosemary is known as the herb of remembrance. It is used in aromatherapy treatments to invigorate and stimulate the mind, body and spirit.

Long associated with improving and stimulating the mind and memory, rosemary's impressive healing qualities make it an excellent tonic for when you're feeling physically, mentally and emotionally drained.

This aromatic plant has a warm, strong and invigorating scent that can clear you head and improve blood circulation. It has been cultivated for ornamental, medicinal, culinary and perfumery purposes for centuries.

Rosemary oil is antiseptic and antibacterial. It was often burned in hospitals and sick chambers, and in French hospitals it is customary to burn rosemary with juniper berries to purify the air and aid convalescence.

Sprinkle a few drops of rosemary oil onto your hairbrush every morning for glossy hair. The antiseptic qualities of rosemary help guard against head lice.

The chemical constituents of rosemary oil are as follows:

Antioxidants Rosemary contains chemicals know as diterpenes and flavonoids, which promote fat breakdown and reduce the cellular damage that leads to aging. Flavonoids also improve circulation, especially to the scalp, promoting good memory and healthy hair.
Camphor Rosemary oil contains camphor, a stimulant that increases body heat in cold, tense and arthritic joints. It also works as an antiseptic.
Rosmaricine This is a stimulant and mild pain reliever. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can relax and ease sore and aching muscles.

Rosemary is one of the most versatile of all the essential oils. Over the centuries, it has been employed to fight flab, cure colds and even ensure fidelity in marriage.

Rosemary combats poor circulation by increasing blood flow around the body. Avoid using rosemary in the late evening as its stimulating properties may keep you awake.

Colds The oils warming effects work especially well for combating upper respiratory ailments, clearing phlegm and catarrh from the head and chest. Inhaling rosemary oil vapors can help clear the airways of mucus.
Cellulite If you suffer from cellulite, massage the oil firmly over the affected area. The will help to break down and disperse fatty deposits, and prevent new ones from developing.
Rheumatism Rosemary can also help to ease stiffness in the body caused by fluid retention in muscles and other soft tissues, improving such conditions as rheumatism and infections such as flu.

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