[[File:Rosemary.jpg|thumb|Alt=|250px350px|left|Rosmarinus officinalis]]Other Names : Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosmarinus coronarium, compass plant, incensier* Botanical Name :Rosmarinus officinalis var verbenone : This chemotype is high in ketones.* Botanical Name :Rosmarinus officinalis var cineole : This chemotype is high in oxides. * Botanical Name :Rosmarinus officinalis var verbenone : This chemotype is high in ketones as well as monoterpenes. Contains less camphor and is widely regarded as being safer to use within topical applications.
==Special Precautions of Rosemary==
* Rosemary essential oil should not be taken internally without the supervision of a health professional. Internal use of rosemary essential oil may have toxic effects.
* Young Children : Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils should be avoided in younger children because they contain a chemical constituent called 1,8- cineol and menthol. Peppermint can cause choking in children and infants due to the menthol. in young children. Peppermint is safe to use at 6+ years, but ALL eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils should be avoided until 10+ years of age.
*High doses of rosemary are contraindicated during pregnancy.
* Rosemary might stimulate menstruation or affect the uterus, causing a miscarriage.
* Not to use on or near the face of infants and children.
* Recommended dermal maximum of 16.5% for Rosemary Camphor and 6.5% for Rosemary Verbenone.
==The benefits Health Benefits and Uses of Rosemary are==
This pine-like herb does more than just spice up a roast of beef,
* it offers anti-inflammatory protection to the delicate human brain. Research proves rosemary’s ability to increase blood flow to the head and brain, thereby improving concentration.
* Anxiety : Breathing in the scent of rosemary essential oil may help relieve anxiety, according to a study published in Holistic Nursing Practice in 2009. In an experiment involving a group of nursing students, researchers found that use of sachets containing lavender and rosemary essential oils helped reduce anxiety associated with test-taking.
*Stress : In a 2007 study published in Psychiatry Research, scientists found that inhaling the aroma of rosemary essential oil may help lower stress levels. For the study, 22 healthy volunteers sniffed the aroma of lavender and rosemary essential oils for five minutes. Results revealed that both essential oils caused a decrease in levels of cortisol (a hormone released as part of the body's stress response).
* Nerve pain (sciatica or neuralgia) : Rosemarinus officinalis ct cineole
* [[Macular Degeneration]] (AMD) : Carnosic acid doesn’t only protect against retinal damage. Past studies have found it also protects against oxidative stress in the brain.
* In England, rosemary’s memory strengthening ability was translated to mean that it would improve fidelity. As a result it was often given as a gift for the bride or groom as part of their wedding ceremony. Perhaps the gift-giver thought the herb would help the newlywed remember his or her vows.
* insect repellent : Rosemary oil or rosemary extract may be natural repellent solutions, with borneol and camphor as the active components. One study that demonstrates rosemary's effectiveness uses approximately 2 tablespoons of freshly minced rosemary leaves to about 1 cup of water. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours and filter out the leaves. Pour the water into a spray bottle and use on the skin as necessary. This cheap, natural alternative was found to provide better protection time and repellency than that of two other natural based brands.
* Rosemary extract may optimize cholesterol levels
* Diabetes : Rosemary modulate blood sugar levels. Researchers found that rosemary extract can affect crucial insulin target tissues in fat, muscle and the liver and directly cause anti-diabetic effects. The carnosic acid in rosemary has significant anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-hyperglycemic properties. The review also discovered that rosemary extract had insulin-like effects on insulin target cells, and it shows a strong potential as a means of managing blood glucose levels as well as diabetes.
* help to promote weight loss.
* The ethanol extract can be used topically for pain. The oil is shown to be antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and supportive of wound healing.
* reducing heterocyclic amines when cooking food at high temperatures.
* Carnosic acid, a component found within Rosemary, inhibits HIV-1 protease.
==Main Combinations==
*Intestinal spasm : [[Turmeric]] + [[Garden Angelica]] + Rosemary
* Stomach cramps : [[Garden Angelica]] + Rosemary
==References==
''Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 407-409.''
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