The essential oil of the rosemary herb is steam distilled from the flower tops of the plant. According to the British Pharmacopoeia, the oil distilled from the flowering tops is superior to that obtained from the stem and leaves. Rosemary is one of the oldest known herbs, and has even been found in Egyptian tombs.
Rosemary essential oil has stimulating, warming and soothing properties that can be used in massage to benefit the circulatory system, stiff joints, and aching muscles. This oil is helpful to relieve skin problems, fatigue, digestion, and is used to energise and revive the body, and refresh the mind. Rosemary oil is beneficial for dry and flaky scalps, and is valuable in skin care to regulate excessive oiliness.