[[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.
==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.
* 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==
[[Category:Aromatherapy]]
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[[Category:Astringent]]
[[Category:Anti-angiogenic]]