Rosemary For Remembrance

Rosemary For Remembrance
By Nancy Addison CHC, AADP

I used to give my children rosemary to put in their pockets when they were leaving for school. I wanted them to think of me during the day at school. If my children were stressed or anything, they could reach in their pocket and have a little uplifting reminder that I loved them. I had been learning about aromatherapy. I had read that children who smelled rosemary or peppermint would score sometimes as much as 20% higher on tests. So, I made it a point to add aromatherapy to our lives. I also love the smell of rosemary. I’m finding out more and more that it is also good for memory.

“A team of psychologists at Northumbria University, Newcastle, tested the effects of essential oils from rosemary.”(1)

Dr. Mark Moss said “We wanted to build on our previous research that indicated rosemary aroma improved long-term memory and mental arithmetic.” (2)
Dr Mark Moss, who presented their findings at the British Psychology Society conference in Harrogate, said “the benefit of aromas was becoming clear through scientific investigation.” (3)

I’ve studies aromatherapy for years and knew that we are able to absorb molecules into our bloodstream through our nose. Our smell being one of our most powerful senses. Our nostrils being very absorbent.
“The chemicals also stimulate the olfactory nerve in the nose directly, which could have effects on brain functioning.
Researcher Jemma McCready said ‘The difference between the two groups was 60-75 per cent, for example one group would remember to do seven things compared with four tasks completed by those who did not smell the oil, and they were quicker.” (4)
So, take a piece of rosemary in your pocket today and smell it throughout the day to give you a lift and help you remember things better!

Love, Nancy

Source: 1 , 2, 3 & 4 – Source: Why a whiff of rosemary DOES help you remember: Sniffing the herb can increase memory by 75%
By Jenny Hope for the Daily Mail
Published: 8 April 2013
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2306078/Why-whiff-rosemary-does-help-remember.html#ixzz3IOMsUxpt