– WHAT NUTRIENTS DOES IT CONTAIN?
While rosemary is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, the plant is also very important from a medicinal standpoint. Rosemary has been used for ceremonial purposes since ancient times, and by the early Middle Ages, it was an integral part of monastery gardens and home apothecaries.
The plant’s leaves, in particular, are packed with nutrients that are beneficial to health and can be used in a variety of ways. In 2011, rosemary was even named medicinal plant of the year. In addition to its valuable nutrients, rosemary contains essential oils such as borneol, cineol, and camphor, phytochemicals such as saponins and flavonoids, and bitter compounds. This combination not only makes rosemary an aromatic cooking companion, but also gives the plant a broad spectrum of activity.
Rosemary’s uses range from digestive disorders and inflammation to improving blood circulation. For example, the leaves and flowers of the plant are said to help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, soothe mouth and throat inflammation, and even have a calming effect on the psyche. These effects are largely attributed to the camphor they contain. This essential oil is known for its circulatory and toning properties. Used externally, the scalp benefits from its stimulating and balancing properties.
ROSEMARY FOR SCALP AND HAIR
The scalp, and therefore the roots and the hair, can benefit wonderfully from the various substances contained in rosemary. On the one hand, its stimulating effect on blood circulation is invaluable for activating the hair roots and thus stimulating hair growth. Better hydration of the scalp also ensures better distribution of nutrients.
When the scalp is well nourished, it is balanced, less prone to dehydration, and ensures that the hair roots receive all the nutrients they need. This has the effect of strengthening the hair roots and reducing hair loss. Rosemary is also said to reduce dandruff by ensuring better overall scalp balance.
That’s why rosemary water or oil is an excellent scalp treatment.
ROSEMARY WATER FOR HAIR
An alternative to rosemary oil is homemade rosemary water. Of course, homemade rosemary water for hair is free of artificial additives.
How to make your own rosemary water
Rosemary water is easy to make at home. All you need is water and fresh rosemary twigs. Ready-to-use rosemary water can be easily applied to the scalp with a spray bottle.
Here’s What you’ll Need:
500 ml water
3-5 sprigs of rosemary (undried)
A spray bottle
Here’s how it works:
Coarsely chop the rosemary and bring to a boil in a saucepan with 500 ml of water.
Leave to steep in the hot water for 15-20 minutes.
Cool and strain.
Pour into a spray bottle
NATURAL SCALP TONER
Beautiful hair starts at the roots, and that’s where our Scalp Toner comes in. It’s best to massage the toner thoroughly into the scalp, as massage stimulates blood circulation, which has a positive effect on the supply of nutrients to the scalp. In addition to organic rosemary oil, Scalp Toner contains other valuable nutrients such as organic birch water, organic turmeric and millet extracts, which can help promote hair growth, and organic burdock root extract, which soothes the skin and can also help regulate oily scalps. Organic aloe vera juice moisturizes the scalp. Scalp Toner can be massaged into towel-dried hair after washing and left on overnight.