Rosemary Essential Oil and Its Health Benefits
Rosemary is widely used as a culinary herb. Rosemary essential oil is mostly extracted from the leaves. First favored by the Egyptians, rosemary was popular among the Greeks and Romans, who believed it to symbolize love and death. Due to its antiseptic properties, it was burnt in public places and worn around the neck during the plague. Rosemary oil is widely used in shampoos and lotions for hair care. It helps in stimulating the hair follicles. It is also beneficial for dry and flaky scalp. When added to shampoo it not only increases circulation to the scalp and thereby improves hair growth, but also acts as a general conditioner and tonic for the hair and scalp. Regular massage with Rosemary essential oil helps to tone your skin and remove dryness. It is considered beautifying for the face. The diuretic properties of rosemary oil make it useful for reducing water retention during menstruation and also with obesity and cellulite. On the skin, it helps reduce congestion, swellin