Rosemary Essential Oil 10ml

Its name is derived from the words “tree” and “incense”, while its scientific name Rosmarinus refers to the “dew of the sea”. Its connection with the sea is due both to the colour of its flowers and the fact that it grows near the sea. The dendrobium is a plant native to the temperate regions of the Mediterranean. In Greece it is found both as a native and (mainly) cultivated plant, and is a favourite ornamental plant which, due to its great adaptability, can be used to decorate gardens, pots and flowerbeds in areas with different climatic characteristics.This aromatic and beautiful shrub has been known since antiquity, so there are many traditions associated with rosemary. In ancient times, rosemary was a symbol of memory and an emblem of faith. According to tradition, the Roman soldiers, just before battle, would give a sprig of rosemary to their best friend – a warrior – who would keep it with him as a sign of trust, friendship and remembrance. Dioscorides refers to it as the ‘fourth incense’, it was much used as a perfume and cosmetic, and was burnt as incense. Together with myrtle and laurel, it was used to make bouquets for coronations and was also used in processions. The ancient Greek name of incense is directly linked to its use with frankincense and myrrh and other plants in ritual smokings and purifications.History mentions it as an elixir of youth. It was believed that the fragrance of the plant alone was believed to preserve one’s youth. Rosemary was highly valued in ancient times for its healing properties. In ancient Greece it was considered a gift of the goddess Aphrodite to people and was used in animal sacrifices and burnt on altars. When rosemary smelled strongly during the ceremony, it was believed that the prayers of the goddess had been heard. They also used it to decorate statues of the gods as an anexaggerated plant and the students wore it as a wreath when they studied, thanks to its ability to stimulate memory. In their rituals it symbolized marriage, love and death, and young girls wore a wreath of rosemary at their wedding.The ancient Egyptians used it in their rituals as a means of purification dedicated to the god Amun, but also during the embalming of the dead.The Assyrians became familiar from very early on with this memory-enhancing plant. On the basis of its fame it became the emblem of faith for lovers.The Spaniards have a special respect for it as one of the plants, along with juniper, that the Holy Family found shelter in during their journey to Egypt. This is also evident from its Spanish name romero, the pilgrims’ flower. Later during the Middle Ages it was also used in cosmetic preparations. In folklore, an elixir made by Druids after distilling rosemary, cedar, juniper and turpentine transformed a 70-year-old woman into an attractive young woman whom the King of Poland asked to marry in 1370. This elixir was called ‘the water of the Queen of Hungary’. During the same period, rosemary was burned with juniper and cypress to disinfect the air in French hospitals. In addition, they placed rosemary on the docks of harbours and in the courtrooms as a preventive against the contagious disease typhoid fever.In ancient Rome it was dedicated to the goddess Venus and was associated with eternal youth and beauty. In Bavaria they make bridal wreaths from rosemary, while in Sicily they make wedding wreaths and plant it on graves. Rosemary has always been associated with the ‘evil eye’ and negative energy. The plant was also closely associated with the memories of Ophelia, who says to Hamlet ‘Look, my dear, at a rosemary plant and perhaps it will help your memory’.According to folklore, it is named after the Virgin Mary, who left her mantle on the bush. By the next morning, the flowers of the bush had turned blue, and from thenon it was called the rose of Mary.The properties of rosemary are due to the essential oil contained in the leaves of the plant, which contains, among other phenolic compounds, the main representatives of which are flavonoids and phenolic acids. Among the biologically active constituents contained in grapes are rosmarinic acid, carnosol and carnosic acid. Today it is one of the most popular sources of natural bioactive compounds and, according to modern studies, the carnosic acid contained in rosemary can protect the brain from various diseases related to ageing and neurodegenerative conditions.

It combines very well with other essential oils such as grapefruit, lemon and peppermint.Avoid using it during pregnancy and lactation, and if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Use only externally.

It remains stable when stored in a closed container, protected from light, in a cool and dry place.