This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Historical / Folk Use
Rosemary has been used throughout Mediterranean, European, and Middle Eastern herbal traditions as a warming and invigorating botanical. Prepared as infused oil, aromatic steam, or rinse, it was valued for stimulating circulation, refreshing the senses, and supporting skin, hair, and scalp vitality. Its bright, resinous aroma made it a traditional herb for revitalization and clarity.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Warming and drying
• Stimulating and moving
• Aromatic and clarifying
• Circulatory-supportive
• Invigorating to tissues
• Uplifting to mood
• Lightly astringent
• Activating and bright
How Star Naturals
uses this botanical
Rosemary appears in several of our formulations where vitality and freshness are desired. In topical blends, it complements other herbs to encourage circulation and promote a refreshed feel. In hair and skin applications, it contributes antioxidant-rich support and a clarifying aromatic lift.
Found in these Star Naturals formulations:
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
A clinical trial in adults reported that topical application of a preparation containing Rosmarinus officinalis extract was associated with reduced severity and recurrence of musculoskeletal pain compared with placebo in a specific population (hemodialysis patients).
Study 2:
Systematic clinical evidence suggests that topically applied essential oils, including formulations that may contain rosemary, can be associated with reduced pain intensity and stiffness in musculoskeletal conditions when used as part of therapy.
Study 3:
Research supports rosemary’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties at a molecular level, which is relevant to oxidative stress and factors linked to visible skin aging.
Study 4:
In a double-blind clinical trial, both rosemary extract lotion and topical 2% ketoconazole were associated with reductions in scalp flaking and improvements in quality-of-life measures, with rosemary extract showing a greater reduction in itching at measured time points.
Study 5:
Several clinical studies compare topical rosemary oil with minoxidil for pattern hair loss, noting similar changes in hair count after six months in both groups.
Study 6:
A study in healthy adults found that the inhalation of rosemary essential oil was associated with increased alertness and changes in autonomic nervous system activity and mood state measures.
Study 7:
In a randomized trial with older adults, aromatherapy including rosemary essential oil was linked with improvements in cognitive function, anxiety, and sleep quality scores compared with baseline.
Study 8:
Scientific assessments indicate that rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, which are biologically relevant to processes involved in immune responses.
Study 9:
A repellent formulation containing rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil in gel form demonstrated measurable mosquito repellency in controlled human volunteer exposures, with about 92 % protection against Aedes aegypti Mosquito for up to four hours at a 24 % concentration.