(Rosmarinus officinalis) ct. verbenone Traditionally used to support healthy breathing, immune response, mental clarity and to soothe minor muscle and joint discomfort.
Aromatheraphy Literature Notes Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D wrote in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils (p. 133) that 1-3 drops orally may help with digestion.
Basil and Rosemary oils can inhibit the growth of E. coli bacteria by Molecules 2013 Antiviral activity of some plant oils against herpes simplex virus type 1 in Vero cell culture "It can be concluded that the oils studied in this research have significant inhibitory effect on HSV-1 and thus they could be used as an anti-HSV-1 agent in the context of herbal mouth wash."
Rosemary Boosts Brain Power! by Robert Tisserand
Sniffing Rosemary Can Increase Memory By 75% by Robert Tisserand
HEALTHY LIVING AROMATHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE by Lane Simonian History Instructor Western Nevada College In the eighteenth century, John Hill wrote in the Family Herbal: "Sage will retard the rapid progress of decay that treads upon our heels so fast in latter years of life, will preserve faculty and memory more valuable to the rational mind than life itself." Hill's comment reveals two somewhat remarkable facts: though Alzheimer's disease wasn't "discovered" until the early twentieth century, knowledge of dementia has existed for a very long time and secondly through centuries of observations Europeans (and others) knew that aromatic plants were useful in treating dementia. Now scientific knowledge and historical observations have begun to merge, as we come to understand the chemical processes by which the essential oils used in aromatherapy help combat dementia. Specifically, essential oils prevent and partially reverse the damage done to memory by oxidants, most notably by peroxynitrites. Peroxynitrites are the chief cause of memory impairment in Alzheimer's disease, as they prevent the formation of acetycholine, the main compound involved in memory retrieval. The chemicals in essential oils convert peroxynitrites into nitrogen dioxide and water. They also add hydrogen back to choline transport systems, muscarinic receptors (involved in the uptake of choline), and choline acetytransferases (the enzyme that puts acetylcholine together), thus increasing the production of acetylcholine and thereby partially reversing memory deficits. Case studies of improvement in language skills, awareness, alertness, and short-term memory in Alzheimer's patients using aromatherapy are now being bolstered by a series of small-scale clinical trials. To quote from one of these trials: "In conclusion, we found aromatherapy an efficacious non-pharmacological therapy for dementia. Aromatherapy may have some potential for improving cognitive function, especially in AD patients" (Effect of aromatherapy on patients with Alzheimer's disease). In this trial, the essential oils used were ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, ORANGE and LEMON. A review of clinical trials involving sage and lemon balm similarly concluded: "These herbal treatments may well provide effective and well-tolerated treatments for dementia, either alone, in combination, or as an adjunct to conventional treatments" (The psychopharmacology of European herbs with cognition- enhancing properties). Historical observations, case studies, and clinical trials indicate that the chemicals contained in essential oils are surprisingly effective in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Perhaps, modern medicine despite its emphasis on expensive synthetic drugs with harmful side effects will one day come to the same conclusion that John Hill did more than two hundred years ago. Generation4boomers.com
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Tisserand/Young suggest 6.5% topical maximum for a whole body massage. Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page. Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler
Internal: Rosemary ct verbenone is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. Tisserand suggests that the daily adult oral maximum should be 192mg (about 6 drops). We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much.Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Click here for information about internal usage.
1. I used the Rosemary ct. verbenone for the 2nd day in a diffuser in my Mom's room and what a change. My Mom has dementia and didn't know her room or my name. Praise God! I asked her today who I was, and she said, "Of course, you're Rita, and my daughter." You have no idea how happy that made me feel. She is more alert, but seems anxious, so I am adding Peaceful to my order. Thank you so much :) - Rita
2. I have struggled on and off for years with nausea. I recently discovered taking a few "whiffs," from the bottle of Rosemary ct verbenone brings instant relief. It just sweeps it away! Nothing else I have tried has ever helped as quickly. I love the smell! It is fresh, uplifting and invigorating but not over powering as the herb can be. When applied to the wrists and temples, it also eases migraine headaches. - Emily 3. I found the essential oil that puts a fast stop to eczema on my face! Rosemary ct verbenone! The usual pattern has been that when cold weather arrives, so does the flaky skin and redness. Rosemary was handy, so I put some on at bedtime and then a time or two during the day, and my skin healed in just a few days and has been fine for weeks now. If it threatens again, I sure will remember Rosemary.—Donna in MO
4. I have been shampooing with a drop of Rosemary added for several months now and my hair is much thicker. - Mary Lou 5. I am 79 years old and began losing quite a bit of my hair several years ago. I began applying Hopewell's Rosemary oil with a little water in a roll-on applicator bottle to my scalp every night, and in about a month my hairbrush had SO much less hair in it after brushing my hair. I previously had to use hair gel daily to style my hair, but now I use it very infrequently because my hair isn't so thin anymore. - Kalinda
