Rosemary has been seasoning Mediterranean dishes for centuries. The Romans used rosemary in religious ceremonies, weddings and health care. The Egyptians used it as an incense. The essential oil is generally used topically. Some people have severe allergic reactions to it, according to Organic Facts.
Pain Relief
According to Herbs 2000, massaging 1 ml rosemary oil mixed with 25 ml of almond or sunflower oil into sore and tired muscles can provide substantial pain relief.
Improve Mental Ability
Rosemary oil can be inhaled to increase mental alertness, improve memory and relieve depression. Green Herbal Remedies recommends two drops of rosemary oil.
Respiratory Complaints
Inhaling rosemary oil can relieve minor congestion. Some people find it relieves bronchial asthma spasms as well according to the Herbs 2000.
Hair and Skin Care
You can add 2 ml or 40 drops of rosemary oil to shampoos, conditioners, body washes and lotions to improve tone, moisturize the scalp and skin and strengthen hair follicles according to Herbs 2000.
Air Freshener
Using rosemary oil in a diffuser can freshen the air in even the smelliest rooms according to Organic Facts.
Other Uses
According to Organic facts rosemary oil has also been used to reduce bad breath, indigestion, menstrual cramps, cataracts, sperm mobility and kidney stones. Studies are actually underway for its use in cancer treatments.
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