Rosemary
Rosemary is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region.
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Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers, essential oils
Cautions:
Healing Properties
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
Grow/Harvest Yourself:
Buy Rosemary Herb
Buy Rosemary Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers, essential oils
Cautions:
- Avoid high doses (can cause nausea or vomiting)
- Avoid medicinal doses if pregnant/breastfeeding or epileptic
- Consult a physician if allergic to aspirin, have bleeding issues, take blood-thinning, BP, ACE inhibitor or diabetes medicines
Healing Properties
- Antibacterial and antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Astringent
- Cardio-protective; supports healthy blood pressure and heart function
- Digestive; eases gas and stimulates appetite
- Expectorant and mucolytic; helps clear mucus
- Nervine; supports the nervous system during stress and fatigue
- Nootropic; supports memory and cognitive function
- Neuroprotective; supports healthy brain function
- Mildly sedative and antidepressant
- Supports healthy circulation and warms cold hands and feet
- Supports healthy urination and urinary tract health
- Supports respiratory health during colds, coughs and sinus congestion
- Soothes sore throats, tonsillitis, laryngitis and loss of voice
- Relieves occasional headaches and migraines
- Soothes muscular aches, sprains, spasms, arthritis and rheumatism
- Supports healthy menstrual cycles and endocrine balance and may help ease hot flashes
- Traditionally used for varicose veins and cellulite
- Traditionally used for some parasites and infectious illnesses
- Supports healthy skin; useful for wounds, sores, eczema, acne and bruises
- Supports healthy hair growth and helps combat dandruff & may help darken hair and restore color to graying hair
- Helps preserve foods naturally
- May support healthy blood sugar levels
- Traditionally used for fluid retention and liver health
- May support healthy brain function with aging
- May support breast health
- May have anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
- Add fresh or dried herb to food and beverages.
- Can be taken in store-bought capsule or extract form.
- Essential Oils: Apply externally
- Rosemary Wine: Chop or lightly bruise 1 oz (28 g) fresh rosemary leaves and tender green stems and place in a 750 mL bottle of wine. Cover completely with the wine and steep for 2–3 days, shaking gently once daily. Strain and refrigerate. Take in small amounts rather than consuming it as ordinary wine.
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- How to Make Herbal Teas/Infusions/Decoctions
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- How to Make Herbal Syrups
- How to Make Herbal Tinctures & Glycerites
- How to Make Herbal Infused Oils
- How to Make Herbal Ointments & Creams
- How to Make Herbal Poultices & Compresses
- How to Make Herbal Electuaries & Oxymels
- How to Make Herbal Lozenges, Gummies, Capsules
- How to Make Herbal Suppositories & Pessaries
- How to Make Herbal Baths, Steams & Hair Rinses
Grow/Harvest Yourself:
- Buy Rosemary Seeds
- Harvest anytime during growing season
- Zone: 8-10
- Soil pH: 6.5-7.0
- Well-drained soil
- Full sun