Rosemary Hydrosol : benefits and uses in cosmetics and natural health

There are many Rosemary plants, but the most common chemotype found in hydrosols is the verbenone one. Produced by steam distillation of the flowering tops, the hydrosol brings out all the fine aromas of Rosemary, this plant that reminds us of the South. In addition to making us travel, the hydrosol will make us healthy again thanks to its detox action and its digestive properties. Latin name: Rosmarinus offinalis L. verbenoniferum. Distilled part: flowering tops

Who can use it?

Due to the presence of terpene ketones (verbenone), this hydrosol should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children under the age of 6.

Adults and Teens

Main properties

  • hypertensive, nerve stimulant : Rosemary verbenone hydrosol stimulates the nervous system to promote concentration. It also has a hypertensive action in case of low blood pressure.
  • general detoxifier : Rosemary verbenone is a hepato-biliary stimulant, it is cholagogue and choleretic. It therefore acts on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and kidneys and thus helps detoxify the body. It is recommended in case of lazy liver, digestive problems and water retention.
  • emmenagogue : this hydrosol regulates the menstrual cycle. It promotes the arrival of menstruation and also allows, by its light diuretic action, to avoid water retention of the premenstrual syndrome.
  • expectorant, mucolytic : verbenone stimulates mucus-secreting cells and has a strong expectorant power. Rosemary hydrosol will thus help clear the airways in case of ailments such as colds, rhinitis, bronchitis, etc.
  • astringent, skin tonic : Rosemary verbenone hydrosol purifies and tones the skin. It thus helps regulate oily and combination skin, and reduce acne. It is also astringent and helps to tighten the pores.
  • purifying : during or after shampooing, Rosemary verbenone will purify the scalp to regulate sebum production, and thus fight against oily hair.

In case of Oily skin

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

Age 6 and up.

  • By cutaneous way, spray Rosemary Verbenone hydrosol on the face or the desired area, after cleaning the skin morning and evening.
  • Orally, drink 1 teaspoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrosol morning and evening.

Use in synergy

For adults and teens. Skincare, spray the following mixture on the face, morning and evening after washing:

  • 50 mL Thyme hydrolate
  • 50 mL Geranium hydrosol
  • 25 mL Rosemary hydrosol
  • 25 mL Eucalyptus hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

Against the Concentration problems

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

Age 6 and up.

  • Skinned, sprayed on the face and forearms.
  • Orally, 1 teaspoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrosol in a glass of water, to be drunk twice a day, including once in the morning.

In case of Acne

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

Age 6 and up.

  • By cutaneous way, spray Rosemary Verbenone hydrosol on the face or the desired area, after cleaning the skin morning and evening.
  • Orally, drink 1 teaspoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrosol morning and evening.

Use in synergy

From 6 years old. Orally, add the following mixture to 1L of water to be drunk throughout the day, for 21 days:

  • 1 tablespoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrolate
  • 1 tablespoon of Greenland Ledon hydrolate
  • 1 tablespoon of Peppermint hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

To fight against Dandruff, Oily hair

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 6 years. By skin, spray Rosemary Verbenone hydrosol on the scalp 1 to 2 times a day, especially after shampooing.

Use in synergy

From 6 years of age. By the skin, uuse the following mixture as a lotion after shampooing (pause for 20 minutes) and as a spray on dry hair morning and night for 3 months:

  • 100 mL Atlas Cedar hydrolate
  • 50 mL of Rosemary hydrolate
  • 50 mL Tea Tree hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

For the Cirrhosis, Detox

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

After 6 years. Orally, 1 tablespoon in 1L of water to drink during the day for about twenty days.

Use in synergy

For adults and adolescents. Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon of the following mixture in a glass of water every morning on an empty stomach for 3 weeks:

  • 100 mL Rosemary verbenone hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Greenland Ledon hydrolate
  • 50 mL Carrot hydrolate

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

In case of Fatigue

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

Age 6 and up.

  • By cutaneous way, by spraying on the face and forearms.
  • By mouth, 1 teaspoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrosol in a glass of water, to be drunk 2 times a day including 1 time in the morning.

Use in synergy

From 6 years old. Orally, drink in a glass of water, 2 times a day:

  • 1 teaspoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Noble Laurel hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Against the Bloating, Difficult digestion

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 6 years. Orally, drink 1 teaspoon daily in a glass of warm water after a meal, up to 2 times daily.

Use in synergy

Against 6 years. By oral, add 1 teaspoon of the following mixture in a cup of lukewarm water morning and evening, before meals:

  • 50 mL Peppermint hydrosol
  • 50 mL of sweet basil hydrolate
  • 50 mL Rosemary verbenone hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

In case of Water retention

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

For adults and adolescents. Orally, drink 1 teaspoon daily in a glass of warm water 2 times daily. Start one week before menstruation in case of pre-menstrual water retention.

Use in synergy

For adults and adolescents. In case of premenstrual water retention, mix the following hydrolats in a glass of water, to be drunk 2 times a day one week before the period:

  • 1 teaspoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Cypress hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Against the Bronchitis

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

After 6 years. Orally, take 1 tablespoon in 1L of water, to be drunk during the day by cure of 21 days.

Use in synergy

From 6 years. Orally, drink in 1L of water throughout the day, by cure of 21 days according to the needs :

  • 1 tablespoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrolate
  • 1 tablespoon of Noble Laurel hydrolate
  • 1 tablespoon of Eucalyptus Globulus hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

To fight against Painful periods

Efficiency: +.

Easy to use

For adults and teenagers. Orally,drink 1 teaspoon daily in a glass of lukewarm water 2 times daily. Begin one week before menstruation.

Use in synergy

For adults and teenagers. Orally, add the following mixture to a glass of water, to be drunk twice a day one week before your period:

  • 1 teaspoon of Rosemary Verbenone hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Clary Sage hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Cholesterol

Efficiency: +.

Easy to use

For adults and adolescents. Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of water, 2 to 3 times daily. Do not exceed 3 weeks of use.

Use in synergy

For adults and adolescents, on medical advice. Orally, add 2 tablespoons in 1 L of water to drink during the day for 25 days.

  • 250 mL Carrot hydrolate
  • 250 mL Lovage or Greenland Ledon hydrolate
  • 250 mL Rosemary verbenone hydrosol

Source: Sommerard, J. C., & Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide to floral waters and hydrolats. Médicis.

Characteristics and composition

Cosmetic characteristics
  • Type of hair: greasy, hair loss, dandruff.
  • Skin types: mature, oily, acneic, combination.

Main molecules
  • verbenone

Organoleptic characteristics
  • Appearance: mobile liquid
  • Color: colorless to whitish
  • Odor: fresh, aromatic, camphorated.
  • Taste : strong, fresh.
  • PH : 3.5 à 5.0

Botanical characteristics
  • Latin name: Rosmarinus offininalis L. verbenoniferum
  • Botanical family: Lamiaceae
  • Distilled part: flowering tops
  • Country of origin: France.
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