Healing effects : essential oil of Rosemary is marvellous to use the day before long, vigorous exercise, as it will help to prevent muscular strain. It has pain-relieving properties. Use it to ease muscular stiffness and aches, arthritis and gout, headaches and neuralgia. Skin problems such as acne, dermatitis and eczema respond well to Rosemary. This oil tones the skin and is especially suitable for oily complexions. Rosemary helps eliminate toxins trapped in the fatty tissues of the body and helps reduce water retention. It is valuable, too. for respiratory problems- colds, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma – for which steam inhalation is recommended. Rosemary has a stimulating effect on the blood vessels, helping poor circulation, and is a well-known remedy for hair loss. It is also said to stimulate the brain! Certainly it is effective for mental fatigue and poor memory.
