Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosmarinus officinalis
Primary Components:
54.03 %
1,8-Cineole
9.76 %
a-Pinene
9.48 %
Camphor
4.91 %
b-Pinene
3.6 %
trans-b-Caryophyllene
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Description
Aroma: lively, woodsy, stimulating
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part Used: Leaf
Origin: Morocco
Description
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has a long history of use from the time of the Greeks and Romans, with appearances in royal gardens, poems, and as a study aid. Rosemary essential oil is a great addition to an office or dorm diffuser, or anywhere a mental boost is needed. This marvelous mental stimulant is said to encourage alertness, and improve memory. It can also be diluted and used topically to massage sore muscles.
Health Benefits
- Antioxidant: Helps defend the body from chronic illnesses caused by free radical damage and oxidative stress.
- Memory: Mentally revitalizing, Rosemary gives a boost that benefits memory and mental alertness.
- Hair: Rosemary stimulates and strengthens hair at the root, and is an effective alternative to combat hair loss.
- Muscles: Comforting when applied topically to tired, overworked muscles.
Properties
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Anticatarrhal
Antifungal
Anti-Infectious
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Expectorant
Available Sizes & Bottle Styles
- Aromatherapy Style Bottles come in 2 ml, 5ml, 10ml, and 30ml sizes and are 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil.
- Our Ready-to-Go Roll-on Style Bottle comes in a 10ml size and is made of 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil expertly mixed with high quality carrier oil to make these roll-ons ready to use on-the-go with the ideal balance of aroma, potency & safety.
Suggested Uses
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops on area of concern, pulse points, abdomen, back
Add several drops to skin or skin care products
AROMATIC:
Add 8-10 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to spritz in room or on linens
Inhale scent directly from bottle, or put a drop on tissue and inhale
INTERNALLY: (see internal use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to benefit body systems
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
Safety
Contraindications: Do not apply to or near the face of infants or children.
Our Recommendations: If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your health care practioner before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.
If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil).
Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.
GC/MS
Research
Analgesic
Martinez et al. (2009) demonstrated that the essential oil alleviated arthritic pain in rats, and suggested that camphor may play a role in this effect [Analgesic]
- Martinez, A.L., González-Trujano, M.E., Pellicer, F., López-Muñoz, F.J. and Navarrete, A. Antinocicpetive effect and GC/MS analysis of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil from its aerial parts. Planta Medica 75, 5, 508-511.
Rosemary has peripheral antinociceptive activity and anti-inflammatory activity.
- Takakai, I., Bersani-Amado, L.E., Vendruscolo, A., Sartoretto, S.M., Diniz, S.P., Bersani-Amado, C.A., Cuman, R.K. (2008) Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil in experimental animal models. Journal of Medicinal Food 11, 4, 741-746.
Antibacterial
Fu et al. (2007) reported that the essential oil had good antibacterial activity and was active against Propionibacterium acnes (bacteria that can cause acne).
- Fu, Y.-J., Zu, Y.-G., Chen, L.-Y., Shi, X.-G., Wang, Z., Sun, S. and Efferth, T. (2007) Antimicrobial activity of clove and rosemary essential oils alone and in combination. Phytotherapy Research 21, 989-994.
Antidepressant
An extract of Rosemary produced an antidepressant-like effect in
mice.
- Machado, D.G., Bettio, L.E., Cunha, M.P., Capra, J.C., Dalmarco, J.B., Pizzolatti, M.G. and Rodrigues, A.L. (2009) Antidepressant-like effect of the extract of Rosmarinus officinalis in mice: involvement of the monoaminergic system. Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology Biology and Psychiatry 33, 4, 642-650.
Antifungal
Rosemary essential oil has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity, and is synergistic with Clove against Candida albicans.
- Fu, Y.-J., Zu, Y.-G., Chen, L.-Y., Shi, X.-G., Wang, Z., Sun, S. and Efferth, T. (2007) Antimicrobial activity of clove and rosemary essential oils alone and in combination. Phytotherapy Research 21, 989-994.
Antihypotensive
- Fernández, L.F., Palomino, O.M. and Frutos, G. (2014) Effectiveness of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil as antihypotensive agent in primary hypotensive patients and its influence on health-related quality of life. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 151, 1, 509-516.
Anti-inflammatory
Rosemary has peripheral antinociceptive activity and anti-inflammatory activity.
- Takakai, I., Bersani-Amado, L.E., Vendruscolo, A., Sartoretto, S.M., Diniz, S.P., Bersani-Amado, C.A., Cuman, R.K. (2008) Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil in experimental animal models. Journal of Medicinal Food 11, 4, 741-746.
Antioxidant
Rosemary essential oil has antioxidant activity (Raškovic et al. 2014) and can decrease free radical induced skin damage.
- Baumann, L.S. (2007) Less-known botanical cosmeceuticals. Dermatologic Therapy 20, 330-342.
Antirheumatic
Early Western herbalists such as Culpeper recommended Rosemary for cold, numb joints.
- Rhind, J.P. (2014) Fragrance and Wellbeing. London: Singing Dragon.
Antispasmodic
Rosemary essential oil is used in folk medicine for its antispasmodic effects.
- Takakai, I., Bersani-Amado, L.E., Vendruscolo, A., Sartoretto, S.M., Diniz, S.P., Bersani-Amado, C.A., Cuman, R.K. (2008) Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil in experimental animal models. Journal of Medicinal Food 11, 4, 741-746.
CNS stimulant
Massage with Rosemary oil can increase attentiveness, alertness, liveliness, and joyfulness, while increasing breathing rate and blood pressure.
- Hongratanaworakit,T. (2009) Simultaneous aromatherapy massage with rosemary oil on humans. Scientica Pharmaceutica 77, 375-387.
Massage with Rosemary oil can increase attentiveness, alertness, liveliness, and joyfulness, while increasing breathing rate and blood pressure.
- Moss, M., Cook, J. Wesnes, K., Duckett, P. (2003) Aromas of rosemary and lavender essential oils differentially affect cognition and mood in healthy adults. International Journal of Neuroscience 113, 15-38.
Cognitive Performance
Moss and Oliver (2012) investigated plasma levels of 1,8 cineole after exposure to Rosemary essential oil. The levels were directly related to cognitive performance.
- Moss, M. and Oliver, L. (2012) Plasma 1,8-cineole correlates with cognitive performance following exposure to rosemary essential oil aroma. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology 2, 3, 103-113.
Hepatoprotective
Rosemary essential oil has antioxidant activity and has hepatoprotective effects.
- Rašković, A., Milanović, I., Pavlović, N., Ćebović, T., Vukmirović, S. and Mikov, M. (2014) Antioxidant activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) essential oil and its hepatoprotective potential. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 14, 225. Available at http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/14/225
Warming
1,8 cineole increases blood flow.
- Nasel C, Nasel B, Samec P, Schindler E et al (1994) Functional imaging of effects of fragrances on the human brain after prolonged inhalation. Chemical Senses 19(4):359-364
25 reviews for Rosemary Essential Oil
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Jolene N. –
i diffuse this with eucalyptus to help me breath and i also use this in a spray bottle with oil to help my hair. i love it!
Linda S. –
Not a great fan on smell as its strong but it works amazing
Palagitoi –
Interesting earthy smell. Quality product. Same quality as my do tera oils, just a different smell. Love the thickness of the oil. Easily used in my diffuser.
Cp777 –
Works great.
Jane D. –
I really like this oil, it smells fantastic in my diffuser blended half n half with the lavender I purchased and it seems to really help me think clearly. No, it doesn’t smell exactly like the herb, but it isn’t supposed to, I don’t think. I’m very happy with mine and will buy more when this one runs out. Just FYI, the dropper is a bit slower than some other brands… Doesn’t bother me though. I can control how much I use easier :)
Michele G. –
First off, I am an essential oil addict. I should probably start with that disclaimer. Over the years I have become much more conscious over what I put on and in my body. I generally only purchase Young Living therapeutic essential oils. Those oils are extremely expensive and effective. I have also used DoTerra and and Rocky Mountain (Native American Nutritional Essential Oils). All the brands have their pros and cons. I find they generally work well. The companies have different monthly promotions, products, and business options between them. Evaluating strictly the oils themselves; they are all pretty good. I just got started with Young Living first, so I order mainly from them, but enjoy all the companies. The more natural and less toxic we are, regardless of the brand, the better!
I am in the army, so I travel a lot. It does not make me happy when an expensive glass bottle of a Young Living essential oil cracks while I am away. This has happened to be multiple times. I wanted to find some cheaper alternatives of my favorite oils and oil blends to use while traveling. I figured, if they didn’t work well for their therapeutic properties, I can use diffuse them and enjoy the smell. I noticed this company is high quality, and there is nothing synthetic at all. DAVINA IS THERAPUETIC GRADE, and GRAS! So I figured I would hopefully be getting a great travel oil blend, but would at least be getting a non toxic air freshener at the bare minimum. Boy was I wrong, this oil is fantastic. I personally would consider it quite comparable to the brands I have listed above. There are SO many uses for rosemary essential oil. I ordered it with the intention to use it primarily on my scalp. I have already used this therapeutically, as well as a few drops just to enhance the smell of the air.
These oils are GREAT! They work well and get the job done, just as good as their expensive competitors! I will definitely be recommending this brand to my friends that can’t quite afford the more expensive companies, but still want to be in the oily world. I have seen too many people purchasing junk essential oils filled with synthetic stuff, or basically just olive oil with 1% of essential oil. Yeah, some companies can advertise that they are all natural and their oils won’t hurt you. This can be true. I have seen some companies fill their bottles with 99% of organic coconut or olive oil and 1% essential oil. Sure, its all natural and organic. No, it will not hurt you at all. It also will not HELP any ailment you are trying to deal with!
I am so glad I found a cheaper alternative that is a great quality product! I don’t fool around with my essential oils. I have ordered over 20 different Davina oils so far! I also now can leave the bottles at work with my diffuser on my desk. I was always too paranoid to leave my Young Living bottles incase someone stole them. Now, with these being so much more affordable, I am not worried at all! Feel free to ask any questions!
Dawn –
I’m very happy with this rosemary. It smelled a little like eucalyptus to me. One smell really cleared my lungs out. It will be great to have on hand for any colds that may come. I don’t ever do rosemary by itself. I love it with any mint.
I love so many of Davina’s oils. I like the Body Armor better than Thieves. I love the peppermint and eucalyptus too. Six months ago, I started getting into the world of essential oils. I have tried so many brands I lost track. Davina’s have been very consistently good. It is a brand I can really recommend.
Maria –
This has such a wonderful scent.
Dawn –
I’m very happy with this rosemary. It smelled a little like eucalyptus to me. One smell really cleared my lungs out. It will be great to have on hand for any colds that may come.
I don’t ever do rosemary by itself. I love it with any mint.
I love so many of Davina’s oils. I like the Body Armor better than Thieves. I love the peppermint and eucalyptus too. Six months ago, I started getting into the world of essential oils. I have tried so many brands I lost track. Davina’s have been very consistently good. It is a brand I can really recommend.
Michele Grace –
First off, I am an essential oil addict. I should probably start with that disclaimer. Over the years I have become much more conscious over what I put on and in my body. I generally only purchase Young Living therapeutic essential oils. Those oils are extremely expensive and effective. I have also used DoTerra and and Rocky Mountain (Native American Nutritional Essential Oils). All the brands have their pros and cons. I find they generally work well. The companies have different monthly promotions, products, and business options between them. Evaluating strictly the oils themselves; they’re all pretty good. I just got started with Young Living first, so I order mainly from them, but enjoy all the companies. The more natural and less toxic we are, regardless of the brand, the better!
I am in the army, so I travel a lot. It does not make me happy when an expensive glass bottle of a Young Living essential oil cracks while I am away. This has happened to be multiple times. I wanted to find some cheaper alternatives of my favorite oils and oil blends to use while traveling. I figured, if they didn’t work well for their therapeutic properties, I can use diffuse them and enjoy the smell. I noticed this company is high quality, and there is nothing synthetic at all. DAVINA IS THERAPUETIC GRADE, and GRAS! So I figured I would hopefully be getting a great travel oil blend, but would at least be getting a non toxic air freshener at the bare minimum. Boy was I wrong…This oil is fantastic. I personally would consider it quite comparable to the brands I have listed above. There are SO many uses for rosemary essential oil. I ordered it with the intention to use it primarily on my scalp. I have already used this therapeutically, as well as a few drops just to enhance the smell of the air.
These oils are GREAT! They work well and get the job done, just as good as their expensive competitors! I will definitely be recommending this brand to my friends that can’t quite afford the more expensive companies, but still want to be in the oily world. I have seen too many people purchasing junk “essential” oils filled with synthetic stuff, or basically just olive oil with 1% of essential oil. Yeah, some companies can advertise that they are all natural and their oils won’t hurt you. This can be true. I have seen some companies fill their bottles with 99% of organic coconut or olive oil and 1% essential oil. Sure, its all natural and organic. No, it will not hurt you at all. It also will not HELP any ailment you are trying to deal with!
I am so glad I found a cheaper alternative that is a great quality product! I don’t fool around with my essential oils. I have ordered over 20 different Davina oils so far! I also now can leave the bottles at work with my diffuser on my desk. I was always too paranoid to leave my Young Living bottles incase someone stole them. Now, with these being so much more affordable, I am not worried at all! Feel free to ask any questions!
Jane Doe –
I really like this oil, it smells fantastic in my diffuser blended half n half with the lavender I purchased and it seems to really help me think clearly. No, it doesn’t smell exactly like the herb, but it isn’t supposed to, I don’t think. I’m very happy with mine and will buy more when this one runs out. Just FYI, the dropper is a bit slower than some other brands… Doesn’t bother me though. I can control how much I use easier :)
Palagitoi –
Interesting earthy smell. Quality product. Same quality as my do tera oils, just a different smell. Love the thickness of the oil. Easily used in my diffuser.
Maria –
This has such a wonderful scent.
CP777 –
Works great.
lyndascott1981 –
Not a great fan on smell as its strong but it works amazing
Marci Huff –
Great oil to add to shampoo (about 1-2 drops 1 or so times per week) to add and keep some extra shine! I was skeptical at first but even my hair stylist said my hair looked better and asked what I had been doing differently!!
It is also good to add to hair/scalp (with or without a bit of coconut oil) when the scalp is feeling dry from all of the extra summer fun activities (pools, ocean, more sweating, more hair washing, etc!)
Love it and won’t leave home without it at this point!
Marci H. –
This is an amazing essential oil for hair…Great oil to add to shampoo (about 1-2 drops 1 or so times per week) to add and keep some extra shine! It is great for health and shine! I was skeptical at first but even my hairdresser even commented on how much healthier my hair looked and she was surprised when I told her rosemary was to blame!! Lol. It is also good to add to hair/scalp (with or without a bit of coconut oil) when the scalp is feeling dry from all of the extra summer fun activities (pools, ocean, more sweating, more hair washing, etc!) Love it and won’t leave home without it at this point!
Marci H. –
At first I wasn’t really sure what I was going to use rosemary for but I have found several uses‚Ķ It blends well with lavender and citrus type oils for a calming diffuser experience and it works great to add to your shampoo for washing your hair! Keeps it more shiny and silky! I have shared this information with many of my friends and family and given them Rosemary to try also!
Jana C. –
I bought this to help repel those summer time bugs – and it works!!! It smells good and arrived quickly.
Vicki B. –
I add this with lemongrass to my lotion and it is wonderful
Aida R. –
The smell of this oils is one of my favorite! Definitely will be purchasing more.
Marci H. –
This is great to diffuse with other oils like lavender and citrusy oils to help with a calming affect. It also is amazing to add a couple of jobs to your shampoo and conditioner while in your hand and helps your hair stay more shiny and smooth! Love it and don’t ever wash my hair without it!
April from Texas –
Love this blend of Rosemary! Works beautifully with Bergamot
Renee Clover –
Found Davina Wellness on PublicSquare and am so excited to now have a freedom-loving business to purchase essential oils from! Great, efficient, professional purchase experience and I will definitely be back.
Barbara Curtis –
Love the aroma!