Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis

Description

Rosemary Main Therapeutic Properties
The Circulatory system: Stimulates general circulation, detoxing to the blood, rejuvenating.
The Digestive system: Colitis, dyspepsia, excess gas, hepatic disorders, jaundice, cleansing and tonic to liver, gallbladder, reduces muscle spasms in the digestive tract.
The Muscular system: Muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains, swellings, arthritis, pain relieving.
The Nervous system: Debility, headaches, hypotension, neuralgia, mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion and stress. Strong effect on the nervous system where there has been a loss or reduction in function including sensory perception. Rosemary is an Adrenal cortex stimulant.
The Respiratory system: Support oil for Eucalyptus and Peppermint in treating the common cold, bronchitis and other respiratory infections, can lift congestion from the tissues, chronic conditions.
The Skin: Acne, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, regulates seborrhea, astringent, good for oily skins, sluggish smokers skin, gray skin tone, promotes blood circulation and detoxing.
Psychology of: Clearing to thought, good for memory recall (cerebral cortex), uplifting, energizing.

The above information is from The Institute of Aromatherapy – Aromatology Theory Course, Materia Medica