Everyone is used to the fact that rosemary is a seasoning, but it has an application outside the kitchen. Moreover, rosemary is not a trend of the new time, the history of its use is hundreds of years old. Even in ancient Rome and Greece, rosemary was used in religious ceremonies, it was believed that it drives away evil spirits, and wreaths of rosemary stimulate mental activity. And the legend says that the gods of Olympus decorated their heads with wreaths of rosemary. Also, rosemary is considered a symbol of abundance, eternity and prosperity. In some countries there is still a tradition during the marriage to give young twigs rosemary. And what is useful is rosemary beyond tradition and superstition?
How useful is rosemary?
Rosemary is a good stimulant of immunity, in addition it has tonic, choleretic, wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antidepressant effects.
Thanks to the medicinal properties of rosemary there was a use in medicine in the treatment of rheumatism, radiculitis, menopause, colds and heart diseases. Also, rosemary is used with low blood pressure, sexual weakness and with general exhaustion of the body.
Rosemary is also used in cosmetology for the treatment of obesity and cellulite. Since this plant stimulates blood circulation, it smooths the skin relief and promotes its rejuvenation. Rosemary, and in particular its essential oil is useful for problem skin, helping it to get rid of various inflammations, acne and acne. For hair, rosemary essential oil is also useful. It strengthens the hair follicles, prevents hair loss, relieves inflammation, soothes irritated scalp and helps fight dandruff.
Application of rosemary in medicine
In medicine, a tincture of rosemary, a decoction and an infusion of the plant are used to treat diseases. Essential oil is more appreciated in cosmetology, tinctures and broths are used less often.
There are contraindications to the use of rosemary. So, it is strictly forbidden to use it for pregnant women, people suffering from hypertension, epilepsy. And also those whose skin is too dry and sensitive.
How to use rosemary for cosmetic purposes?
As mentioned above, rosemary helps to get rid of acne. For this purpose, essential oil is used, it should be applied several times a day to a pimple. If the facial skin is sensitive, then you need 2 drops of rosemary essential oil to add 1 teaspoon of black cumin oil, and apply the resulting mixture to the pimples.
To get rid of spots after acne, use a mixture of rosemary oil and rosehip oil, 2 drops to 1 teaspoon, respectively. This mixture is applied twice a day to areas of the skin that require correction.
Acupressure can be alternated with compresses. For this purpose, you need to dissolve a teaspoon of cumin oil in 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil and 3 drops of rosemary oil. After this mixture you need to soak the napkin and apply it to the affected areas of the skin. If you have normal or dry skin, then instead of grape seed oil you can use almond, apricot oil or rosehip oil.
A few drops of rosemary oil can be added to the house mask - this will also help to cope with pimples.
To increase the elasticity and elasticity of the skin, as well as smooth wrinkles, you need to lubricate your face with a mixture of essential oils of rosemary and olive oil, 2 drops per tablespoon, respectively. Instead of olive oil, you can take flaxseed, peach, coconut, cedar, almond oil or rosehip oil, cocoa,
To speed up hair growth and get rid of dandruff will help mask with rosemary oil. It is necessary to dissolve 10 ml of jojoba oil in 20 ml of grape seed oil. Add to the mixture 2 drops of calamus and rosemary oil and a drop of laurel and bay oil. The mixture of oils must be rubbed into the roots of the hair and warmed the head. After an hour, wash the hair with warm water.
With hair quickly becoming fat, you can prepare a decoction of rosemary for rinsing after washing. To do this, 5 rosemary rosemary should be boiled in mineral water for 20 minutes.