Medicinal benefits of rosemary oil extract

 

Introduction to the Rosemary family
Common Name: Rosemary
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus Officinalis
Botanical Family: Lamiaceae (mint) family
Active Compounds: caffeic acid, carnosic acid, carnosol, rosemarinic acid, oleanolic acid, camphor, ursolic acid, borneol, anti-inflammatories & antioxidants
Historical Uses: In traditional medicine, rosemary was specifically used for memory, pain relief, headaches, and as a stimulant for the nervous system

Rosemary oil extraction process
Using rosemary to flavour cooking is not the only thing you can do with this versatile and medicinal herb. Extracting the medicinal compounds of rosemary into oil to use topically is a great way to reap more benefits from this amazing plant.

If you would like to give it a go at home, try the following instructions:

  1. Pick fresh stalks of rosemary, wash and dry (dehydrator, low oven or in a sunny place)
  2. Clean and make sterile a glass jar and lid
  3. Once the rosemary has fully dried, remove the stalks and pack the clean jar two thirds full of dried rosemary
  4. Add a carrier oil of your selection e.g. olive oil to completely cover the dried rosemary at least 2-3cm above the height of the herb to reduce air contact with the herb during extraction
  5. Place the container in a dark warm place
  6. Every couple of days turn the container upside down to mix the contents
  7. In 6 weeks' time, no further extraction of medicinal compounds will take place
  8. Strain off your extract oil into a clean and sterile jar ready to formulate amazing products like creams, balms, lotions, soaps and more!


Rosemary oil extraction medicinal benefits
Rosemary is a mild stimulant, well-known for increasing circulation.

The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in rosemary help to reduce the pain and swelling of joints inflamed from arthritis.

Research has found that the topical application of rosemary was able to significantly reduce pain levels in hemodialysis patients.

With antibacterial properties, rosemary essential oil inhibits the bacterium Pseudomonas and works to kill Staphylococcus.

Caution: Pregnant women should not take rosemary preparations without first consulting with their doctor. Use of the plant in medicinal doses can be abortifacient.

Farm Emporium Products using rosemary olive oil extract
Muscle Magic Cream - Muscle Magic Cream – Farm Emporium

STAR Skin Treatment and Repair Salve - STAR (Skin Treatment and Repair) Salve – Farm Emporium


References Include:

  • The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies – The Healing Power of Plant Medicine – Nicole Apelian Ph.D & Claude Davis
  • The Botanical Institute - Siobhan Mendicino & Daniel Powers, MS


Author: Tanya Harlow

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