Rosemary Hydrosol

Physical Characteristics:

  • Appearance: Mobile liquid
  • Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
  • Smell: Fresh, powerful, aromatic, with honey notes

Molecular Properties:

  • Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, expectorant, mucolytic, antifungal, antispasmodic, lipolytic, analgesic, nervous system stimulant, healing

Description:

  • A shrub with needle-like dark green leaves, prevalent in sunny, dry, and rocky areas, especially in the Mediterranean.
  • Rosemary has different chemotypes (cinole, verbenon, borneon) varying in chemical composition and properties.
  • Verbenon is the gentlest and most valuable, almost camphor-free, making it well-tolerated by sensitive individuals of all ages.

Therapeutic Use:

  • Treating respiratory system, mucous congestion (inhalations and internal use)
  • Relieving joint and muscle pain in rheumatism and arthritis (compresses on affected areas)
  • Stimulating liver and gallbladder function (internal use)
  • Cleansing the digestive tract, improving digestion (21-day internal course)
  • Lymphatic system purification (14-day internal course)
  • Regulating sweat and sebaceous glands (spray)
  • Treating ear infections, facilitating pus drainage, disinfecting (hot compress around the ear, but not inside the ear canal)
  • Body detoxification, renewing organs and systems (internal use)
  • Reducing PMS edema (internal use during menstrual cycle)
  • Stimulating blood microcirculation, improving brain function and coronary vessel spasms (internal use)
  • Easing breathing during seasonal allergies (spray, inhalations, 21-day internal course)
  • Treating candidiasis (douching and sitz baths)

Cosmetic Use:

  • For oily and acne-prone skin, deeply cleanses, narrows pores, disinfects sebaceous glands, mattifies, reduces redness and acne (steam or hot compresses on problem areas)
  • Effective rejuvenation, improving skin turgor, protecting against free radicals (tonic)
  • Healing and calming skin after depilation and shaving (spray or cotton pad application)
  • Enhancing anti-cellulite treatments
  • Treating and preventing pimples, dermatitis, eczema (compresses or direct application on affected areas)
  • Lightening facial skin
  • After facial cleansing and other cosmetic procedures (compresses or cotton pad application)
  • Strengthening hair follicles, promoting hair growth and improving structure, enhancing blood circulation and nutrient supply to follicles (spray)
  • Combatting dandruff and scalp irritation (spray and massage for 10-15 minutes)

General Use:

  • Air purification (spray)
  • Eliminating pathogens in enclosed spaces to prevent airborne diseases (spray)

Psycho-Emotional Impact:

  • Boosts energy in fatigue, exhaustion, hypotension
  • Balances and aids in making decisions during stress and nervous tension
  • Helps with concentration and memory problems
  • Overcomes pessimistic, suspicious, and critical attitudes

Storage and Shelf Life:

  • Store in a cool, dark place for optimal shelf life
  • Flake formation does not affect quality
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Note: Near expiration, hydrosol remains effective but less active

Contraindications and Precautions:

  • Not recommended for pregnant women in the first trimester
  • Not for children under 3 years
  • Not recommended for individuals with epilepsy
  • Individual intolerance