Rosemary essential oil has been used in Ancient Greece and Rome to aid focus and improve memory. Today the studies prove its powers.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and a woody aroma that is incredibly sustainable. it grows in sunny , dry climes and doesn’t require too much water to flourish.

May improve brain function

In ancient Greece and Rome, rosemary was believed to improve memory.

Interestingly, a recent research indicated that inhaling rosemary oil helps prevented the breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical important for thinking, concentration and memory.

Similarly, nursing students who breathed rosemary oil while taking a test reported increased concentration and information recall compared to breathing lavender oil or no essential oil at all.

We love using rosemary oil in a shower, to promote the focus, calm and the feeling of wellbeing.

Promotes hair growth

Research showed that rosemary oil treats androgenetic alopecia by preventing a by-product of testosterone from attacking your hair follicle. Men with alopecia were asked to massage diluted rosemary oil into heir scalps twice a day for six months, they noted the same increase in hair thickness as those who used minoxidil (Rogaine), a popular hair regrowth remedy.

Other research indicates that rosemary oil may fight patchy hair loss, or alopecia areata, which affects up to half the population below age 21 and about 20% of people above 40.

Additionally, when people with alopecia areata rubbed a rosemary essential oil blend into their scalp each day for seven months, 44% showed improvement in their hair loss compared to only 15% in the control group, who used the neutral oils jojoba and grapeseed oil.

Calms the mind and reduces stress

During the study mentioned above, nursing students were asked to breathe rosemary oil from an inhaler before and during test time. it was observed that  their pulse decreased by about 9% — while no significant change occurred without rosemary oil. Increased pulse rates reflect short-term stress and anxiety, rosemary oil may naturally reduce stress.

Moreover, during another study, 22 students were asked to sniff rosemary oil for 5 minutes. The experiment showed that their saliva had 23% lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol compared to those who smelled a non-aromatic compound.

Home spa

We love to use all essential oils daily, especially in the shower for that luxurious home spa.

Place a few drops of essential oil in your shower cabin ( we tend to spray the walls) and then run a nice shower. The steam and the oil will mix, providing the most invigorating, spiritual experience. You will enjoy the benefits by inhaling the aromatic steam. Chemicals in the scent can trigger  physiological responses and effect your mental state, and therefore work holistically on mind, body, and spirit. They bring balance, healing and beautiful sense of wellbeing.

How to use it:

Daily wellbeing ritual / shower

Place about 5 drops in your shower cabin or a bath. Enjoy your shower and breath in the steam.

The steam will contain bits of oil, and by creating it in, you will holistically treat your mind, body, and spirit; bring balance, healing and beautiful sense of wellbeing.

Face + body scrub

Mix 100ml of oil ( olive oil is really nice) and about 7-10 drops of lavender essential oil with a spoon of honey, a squirt of lemon juice and enough of sugar to make a smooth, nice paste. Use it immediately. We recommend using a scrub once a week when you shower. Massage it into your face and body, rinse off.

If your face is very sensitive, you may want to invest in very fine sugar.

All our products are made with sustainable ingredients, mostly no-waste. We are dedicated to making this planet a better place and using what we have on our doorstep. We are The Witchery CPH and we believe in magic of nature.

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