Here are some lesser-known benefits of Rosemary oil

Rosemary is popularly used in a variety of dishes due to its unique and heavenly aroma. Its oil also contains powerful properties that have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In fact, multiple types of research are now able to prove that rosemary oil has a ton of benefits and can be used in multiple ways. Wondering what these benefits are? Take a look.

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Rosemary oil is said to improve brain function by helping you focus and remember things and important information. A study was able to find that when students were asked to answer math questions in a room diffused with rosemary oil, their speed and precision improved. The oil may even help your memory as you age.

Many people suffer from cold fingers and toes as a lack of proper blood circulation in their body. It was found that rubbing rosemary oil on their fingers and toes and massaging well could help increase blood circulation and make them feel warmer.

If you are not into using products laced with harsh chemicals in your garden, try rosemary oil. One study found a rosemary-oil-based pesticide was able to reduce the population of spider mites by 52 per cent when sprayed over tomato plants. It could also protect against harmful insects that carry bacteria and viruses.

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Some studies suggest rosemary oil can be used to relieve a mild form of pain. A study conducted on stroke survivors with shoulder pain found a combination of rosemary oil and acupressure could reduce pain. The study's findings suggest 20 minutes of this combo twice a day could reduce pain by 30 per cent. Another study claims rosemary oil was found to be more effective in reducing pain compared to some over-the-counter drugs used to treat pain.

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Do you have an itchy or dry scalp? Say goodbye to those itches and start applying some rosemary oil to your scalp. It'll help moisturise and nourish your scalp which will help get rid of any itch that you have. Plus, it also helps prevent infections, which is just one more added benefit of using rosemary oil.

If you've run out of mouthwash you can always use rosemary oil as a substitute. Just mix one part of rosemary oil with one part of water and then gargle. It can help prevent quite a few dental problems like cavities, gingivitis, bacteria and plaque.

Now, you can try something apart from almonds to help boost your memory and concentration skills. If you find yourself having a hard time focusing and concentrating on something, just pour a few drops of rosemary oil on a handkerchief and inhale its aroma. You could also add a few drops to your air diffuser. Rosemary oil helps calm the nerves while also promoting a soothing effect which will help you concentrate.

Cortisol is a hormone that is released when you feel stressed. Rosemary oil can really work wonders in bringing down the cortisol levels in your body. Opt for a massage with rosemary oil as it'll help the oil get absorbed in your body or you could even opt for aromatherapy like we mentioned earlier.

Yes, rosemary oil can work wonders in lightening the toughest stretch marks. All you need to do is to mix rosemary oil with coconut oil and apply the concoction to your stretch marks. The more often you do it, the faster your stretch marks will start to fade.