Rosemary is a wonder herb and so is the oil
Rosemary is a spicy, stimulating essential oil which warms the body and helps the mind to remember. It is used frequently in Aromatherapy as it’s accessible, inexpensive and gives great results.
Rosemary will warm up the hands and feet and can even help with arthritis pain. It is wonderful in an oil blend for muscle pain and I often use it in a treatment blend with lavender and marjoram for this very purpose.
When you need more energy (both mentally and physically), a bit more warmth; when you need to get your brain working – think rosemary essential oil. Let’s check out some recipes.
An essential oil steam in the shower will do wonders for your mind and energy levels – pic via completehealthcircle.com
1. Put A few Drops Of Oil into the bottom of the Shower
This works in a similar way to just taking a whiff straight from the bottle, but if you’ve got an extra minute, it will give you a completely different experience. Your whole body will be immersed in an essential oil steam.
Use rosemary in the shower if you can’t seem to wake up in the morning or if you need your brain to switch on for a full day ahead.
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Nourish your body with a beautiful oil blend – pic via redbookmag.com
2. Nourishing Body Oil Blend
For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil.
***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.
For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”
“Oh My Aching Body”
You get the drift –
Rosemary 8 drops
Lavandin 8 drops * for more info on Lavandin see my article Lavender – Simple and Complicated All at the Same Time
Marjoram 8 drops
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“Winter’s Run”
A pre-run warm up blend – pay attention to your feet and calves when rubbing in the oil –
Rosemary 10 drops
Lemongrass 8 drops
Ginger 7 drops
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“Long Day Ahead”
A stimulating body blend to keep your muscles going –
Rosemary 6 drops
Orange 6 drops
Rosewood 6 drops
Palmarosa 6 drops
Vetiver 1 drop
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Sexy black diffuser from puzhen.com
3. Scent Your Space
In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil
“Must Keep Studying!”
To keep your brain awake –
Rosemary 12 drops
Petitgrain 12 drops
Buddha Wood 1 drop
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“Meeting of the Minds”
A great blend to get brain storming in your meeting –
Rosemary 8 drops
Basil 6 drops
Mandarin 11 drops
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“Whistle While you (House) Work”
Come on its time to do the housework –
Rosemary 10 drops
Ylang Ylang 8 drops
Lime 7 drops
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The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in
4. Pure Pulse Point Perfume
In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!
“Wonder Woman”
Rosemary 1 drop
Sandalwood Indian 1 drop
Geranium 1 drop
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“Car Pool Tonic”
Rosemary 1 drop
Peru Balsam 2 drops
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“Confidence is the Key”
Rosemary 1 drop
Neroli 3% 3 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas.See my article about intention.
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