PARTS USED
Flowering tops, steam, and leaves
NATIVE REGIONS
Mediterranean, Spain, Tunisia, France, USA, Morocco
PREPARATIONS
Essential oil, infusions, extract, tincture
Rosmarinus officinalis
COMMON NAMES
Rosemary, Compass Weed, Old Man
Lamiaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Varies by chemotype
Primarily 1,8-cineole, Camphor, and Alpha-pinene
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | antiarthritic | antibacterial | antibilious |
antidepressant | antiemetic | antifungal | antimicrobial |
antineuralgic | antioxidant | antiseptic | antispasmodic |
aphrodisiac | astringent | bactericidal | calefacient |
carminative | cephalic | cholagogue | cordial |
diaphoretic | digestive | diuretic | emmenagogue |
expecgtorant | fungicidal | insecticide | hepatic |
hypertensive | hypocholesterolemic | nervine | neuroprotective |
restorative | rubefacient | spasmolytic | stimulant |
stomachic | sudorific | tonic | vasodilator |
vermifuge | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Skin issues (acne, dandruff, dermatitis)
Hair (oily and growth)
Digestive issues
Cold & flu symptoms
Lymphatic congestion
Libido
Fatigue (physical and mental)
Contraidications & Safety
Skin patch test recommended for topical use
Chronic asthma, epilepsy, and hypertension can be aggravated in high amounts
Not for use in 1st trimester of pregnancy
Do not use on children younger than age 4
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.