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