FAQs

When should I use The Memory Stick®?

• Aiming to retain information as you tackle end of the year revision? Apply The Memory Stick on wrists, back of hand or dab under the nose for sharper recall.
• Back to the books after decades? Sharpen clarity by applying The Memory Stick® to temples and wrists.
• Need cut-to-the-chase clarity in your workplace? Apply The Memory Stick® before important meetings or throughout project preparation.
• Battling after lunch fog? Roll The Memory Stick under the nostrils or on the wrist to focus and increase mental acuity.
• On a road trip? Use The Memory Stick® often to promote focus.

How do I apply The Memory Stick®?

Roll on to the temples, wrist, back of hand or under nostrils. Repeat hourly.

What is the history of its use?

As early as 500BC, rosemary was used as a culinary and medicinal herb by the Greeks and Romans. Greek scholars wore garlands of rosemary in their hair during examinations to improve their memory and concentration.
In the Elizabethan era, bridal couples wore rosemary entwined in wreaths to symbolize loyalty and constancy. Shakespeare was aware of this when Ophelia says in Hamlet: “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance, pray you love, remember” Rosemary was also widely regarded as a symbol of friendship and was exchanged by close friends as a token of enduring regard and affection.
The custom of carrying rosemary at funerals to honour the dead dates back as far as ancient Egypt. Rosemary is the floral emblem of the Australian Defence Forces and is proudly worn each ANZAC Day as a symbol of remembrance.
The rosemary plant is mildly antibacterial and during the Middle Ages rosemary leaves were burned in sick chambers to freshen and purify the air.

Why use rosemary and sage essential oils?

“Molecules in rosemary oil have been shown previously to have the ability in interact with the brain’s neurotransmitters”, according to Mark Moss, head of psychology department at Northumbria University. Compounds are absorbed into the blood by inhaling the aroma. “They interact with what is called the cholinergic system, which is involved in memory,’ he added.

Read the full article here.

The herb sage is thought to protect the chemical messages which carry information in the brain and are essential to memory.
Sage has been taken to fight memory loss, usually in teas or tinctures. As far back as 1597, herbalist John Gerard wrote that ‘sage was singularly good for the head and brain and quickeneth the nerves and memory.”

Read the full article here.. 7th August 2017

How do I know the essential oils are pure?

The rosemary and sage oils that go into The Memory Stick® are distilled on our farm in Western Victoria. Nothing added. Nothing taken away. Our oils are regularly tested by the Department of Plants Sciences, Southern Cross University, NSW.

Is there a downside to using The Memory Stick®?

There are no known adverse effects of long term use of rosemary and sage oils. Both oils are “Generally Regarded as Safe” by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Can it harm me?

As it is a mild stimulant it is recommended The Memory Stick® is used early in the day and not immediately before going to bed. While these oils are known to be low allergenic we recommend you initially test on a small area of skin. Consult your doctor prior to use if you are pregnant or epileptic.

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