Rosemary oil

Rosmarinus officinali

Studied for: Hair Loss

Hair Loss

What the research found

Rosemary oil showed comparable hair count increases to 2% minoxidil in 6 month randomized trials. Large-scale, long-term human trials are still lacking.

Dose used in studies

1 mL twice daily applied topically for 6 months. Never apply 100% pure essential oil straight to your scalp. Mix 3 to 5 drops of rosemary essential oil with 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil like jojoba, coconut, or almond oil.

Side effects reported

well tolerated, mild skin irritation

References

Panahi2015, Abousada2025

Not medical advice

Trials are run on specific people, for specific reasons, over a set period. Your medications, conditions and bloodwork can change what is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.