In this deepening on essential oils we will discover all the secrets of rosemary, a plant so rich in ownership that it has long been considered magical, from ancient times to a few hundred years ago.
We will discover more on the effects of its essential oil, both for our health and for our appearance, with particular attention to its role in fighting dandruff.

THE PLANT

The Rosmarinus officinalis, better known as Rosemary, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the family of Labiate. Grows spontaneously in the Mediterranean coasts and is present in almost the whole world, prefers mild climates. 

Today we know him above all in the culinary sphere but his own have been known stimulating and purifying properties, to the point of making him the protagonist of many myths, legends and popular beliefs.

Came Used in funeral rites in ancient Rome, as well as in Greece and Egypt, to purify the air and remove spirits. Famous is the myth of Princess Leucote told in Ovid's metamorphosis: it is said that the princess of Persia was killed by the Father for having in love with God Apollo, who illuminated his grave with a ray of sunshine to give her new life in the form of rosemary .

More recent is the history ofVinegar of the four thieves, which takes its name from a gang of Marseillesi bags of the 1300s. It is said that the gang looted the houses of the plagues protecting itself from contagion thanks to an ointment based on vinegar, rosemary and other plants.The vinegar of the four thieves continued to be used in France until the affirmation of modern medicine in the late '800.

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The essential oil

From the leaves and fresh branches of the Rosmarinus officinalis an essential oil is extracted from Antiseptic, toning and purifying properties.

As oral use in herbal medicine it is used for its antioxidant properties that favor the regular functionality of the cardiovascular system.

In massages it is used by virtue of its anti -inflammatory properties To treat swelling, bruises, joint pain and muscle.

In aromatherapy it inhales in the morning to give energy And facilitating awakening, it also stimulates memory.

His lipolytic action, capable of dissolving fats, makes it widely used also in cosmetics for the treatment of cellulite.

The effect on the hair

External use promotes blood circulation and therefore the oxygenation of the scalp. Draining, antiseptic and astringent properties instead They clean up the skin from excess fat and impurities.

In light of the properties just listed, it is widely used to counter and prevent dandruff problems.

Line 1 Purify of Napura

Rosmarino essential oil is one of the main ingredients of the Normalizing Active Anti -Forfora Line of Napura.

In S6 Active shampoo It is combined with 9 other essential oils, including Oregano and Tea Tree Oil, in such a way of counteracting dandruff but also to carry out an important soothing and calming action on irritation and redness.

In the anti -force treatment in vial T5.6 Active pre Instead it is part of a synergistic mix of 16 essential oils including Azulene and Bergamot, capable of regulating the bacterial flora.

For complete treatment you can also try T5.6 Active Post, based on myrtle, cypress and 6 other essential oils, designed to quickly remove all the scales from the skin after the shampoo.

Try them to get a clean, healthy and free skin from irritation