Rosemary In Beauty

Considered sacred by ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Hebrews rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is much more than an aromatic herb that tastes good on potatoes and roasted lamb.  It’s also one of the most powerful herbs and essential oils on the planet.

Rosemary has a woody, evergreen like scent and is part of the mint family. In recent research, it’s been shown to boost nerve growth factor and support the healing of neurological tissue and brain function.

Native to the Mediterranean, the wooded evergreen has been used in folk medicine for thousands of years to:

  • Improve memory
  • Soothe digestive uses
  • Relieve muscle aches and pains

More recently, it has become a popular ingredient in many skin and hair care products due to its antiseptic properties and researchers are starting to dig deeper into its medicinal characteristics.

Rosemary Nutrition Profile

Having an antioxidant ORAC value of 11,070, rosemary has the same free radical fighting power as goji berries! The chemical in rosemary primarily responsible for this is carnosol, a phenolic diterpene also found in mountain desert sage.

In addition to being a rich antioxidant, carnosol is also known for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, which help explain why rosemary essential oil is so potent. According to a recent article published in the journal Cancer Letters, “Carnosol has been evaluated for anti-cancer property in prostate, breast, skin, leukemia, and colon cancer with promising results!”

Rosemary Oil Benefits Hair Growth 

When applied over the scalp rosemary essential oil helps stimulate hair growth. Many people also claim that it can prevent baldness, slows graying, and can be used to treat dandruff and dry scalp. After testing a hair lotion that he patented, Francesc Casadó Galcerá found that a mixture of hops, rosemary, and swertia and found some pretty remarkable results:

  • A 22.4% increase in new hair growth.
  • An increase in “rapid” hair growth.
  • An increase in microcirculation of the scalp, which promotes healing.
  • An improvement in the ability of hair to resist traction.
  • A decrease in hair loss after shampooing.

Find out more about the entire range of Avalon Organics Rosemary products from Shampoo & Conditioner, to Hand & Body Lotion and Bath & Shower Gel visit Kijani Living today