Did you know Rosemary is a member of the mint family? Rosmarinus officinalis is a highly aromatic shrub that is most widely known for its use in traditional dishes like potatoes, stuffing, lamb, turkey, chicken, and more.
Ancient people like the Egyptians, Romans, Hebrews, and Greeks considered rosemary to be sacred, and it was often used by healers in these early cultures.
Native to Mediterranean areas, this fragrant plant produces leaves from which Rosemary oil is extracted.
You may think of Rosemary as something you associate with cooking. However this versatile herbaceous and energising oil can also help to promote healthy-looking hair, as part of a relaxing massage and even for healthy digestion.
Rosemary Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
Rosemary essential oil has renewing properties both energising and settling particularly when diffusing the oil. If you need to study, remember content for a presentation or finish a project, diffusing Rosemary oil can be helpful because it can help maintain concentration. It has a wonderful renewing, green aroma to help you to focus on the task at hand.
You'll be familiar with Rosemary in the kitchen right? Good news is Rosemary essential oil can be used as a substitute in your favourite dishes. By adding one to two drops of Rosemary oil to meats or traditional entrees you'll be adding some great flavour and helping to support healthy digestion. Add a drop of Rosemary oil to make your mashed potatoes flavoursome.
ROSEMARY MASHED POTATOES
with Rosemary essential oil
SERVINGS:4–6
PREP TIME:15 MIN
COOK TIME:30 MIN
DIFFICULTY:EASY
INGREDIENTS:
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 drops Rosemary oil
½ cup milk
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 drops Rosemary oil
½ cup milk
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place potatoes in pot with enough salted water to cover. Cook 30 minutes or until tender and drain.
- Add butter to potatoes and set aside.
- Add oil, garlic, and onions to skillet and cook until tender.
- Mash potatoes with onion mixture, milk, Rosemary oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
TIPS:
Add more butter for additional flavour.As you know doTerra Oils are very pure so you can take your Rosemary essential oil internally to help reduce occasional fatigue and nervous tension as well as to support healthy internal organ function? Add a few drops of Rosemary oil to a glass of water or to a doTERRA Veggie Capsule.
If you need to relax allow the renewing properties of Rosemary essential oil to soothe your body and soul at the end of a long day by creating a relaxing essential oil bath. Combine Rosemary, Frankincense, and Epsom salts into a warm bath for a nice relaxing experience.
If you want radiant and healthy looking hair look no further then Rosemary essential oil by using it was a nice stimulating scalp massage. Want to make it even better? Use Tee Tree and Rosemary oil together. Use Rosemary oil when stying or grooming your hair to keep it looking gorgeous.
Rosemary oil has a rejuvenating scent as well as renewing qualities, which makes it the perfect choice for massage. Use Rosemary oil with a carrier oil like doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and applying it during massage. Wintergreen oil helps to cool and relax the skin so add this with with your Rosemary oil for a soothing massage experience. If it is a relaxing massage you want, mix some Lavender oil with Rosemary oil for total stress reduction.
Chemistry of Rosemary Oil
Main Chemical Components: 1,8-Cineole, a-pinene, camphor
Rosemary oil includes the chemical constituents 1,8 Cineole and alpha pinene, which are generally known for their renewing properties.
If you need to relax allow the renewing properties of Rosemary essential oil to soothe your body and soul at the end of a long day by creating a relaxing essential oil bath. Combine Rosemary, Frankincense, and Epsom salts into a warm bath for a nice relaxing experience.
If you want radiant and healthy looking hair look no further then Rosemary essential oil by using it was a nice stimulating scalp massage. Want to make it even better? Use Tee Tree and Rosemary oil together. Use Rosemary oil when stying or grooming your hair to keep it looking gorgeous.
Rosemary oil has a rejuvenating scent as well as renewing qualities, which makes it the perfect choice for massage. Use Rosemary oil with a carrier oil like doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and applying it during massage. Wintergreen oil helps to cool and relax the skin so add this with with your Rosemary oil for a soothing massage experience. If it is a relaxing massage you want, mix some Lavender oil with Rosemary oil for total stress reduction.
Chemistry of Rosemary Oil
Main Chemical Components: 1,8-Cineole, a-pinene, camphor
Rosemary oil includes the chemical constituents 1,8 Cineole and alpha pinene, which are generally known for their renewing properties.
In fact a-pinene and camphor are the monoterpenes responsible for Rosemary oil’s ability to deter insects but also make Rosemary oil stimulating hence the enhancing effects on mood.
Oils that Blend Well with Rosemary Oil
With a herbaceous and energising aroma Rosemary oil mixes well with citrus oils such as Wild Orange or Lemon. Because of its herbal scent it also blends well with floral oils like Lavender or Jasmine, but if you like a warmer more woody scent try it with oils like Cedarwood and Frankincense.
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