Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis  Family: Labiatae

 

Overview

Rosemary is a beloved culinary and medicinal herb celebrated for its invigorating and clarifying properties. Traditionally used to enhance memory, relieve headaches, and stimulate circulation, it also aids digestion and supports immune health during colds and flus. Its aromatic leaves and essential oil invigorate the senses, promoting mental clarity and focus. Spiritually, rosemary is a potent herb of protection, luck, and purification—commonly placed near doorways or used in incense and spiritual baths. Whether sipped as tea or massaged into the scalp for hair growth, rosemary brings a bright, focused energy to both body and spirit.

Traditional Uses:

• Headache
• Increases circulation
• Indigestion
• Colds, flu
• Skin and hair used externally

Spiritual Uses:

• Protection for the home, use in incense or plant by the door
• Good luck use in incense or plant by the door to bring luck in the home
• Cleansing, can use in a spiritual bath

Caution:

None

Fun Fact:

Known in Shakespearean times as an herb to help with memory. It was woven in a bride's head wreath to help in remembering wedding vows.

Applications:

1-2 tsp herb infused 1 Cup boiling water  or 1oz dried herb for 1 pint of water, can take up to 3 Cups daily; 15-30 drops tincture, can take up to 3 times daily; can be infused in an oil and added to shampoo to stimulate hair growth when massaged in the scalp

Essential Oil:

Can be used in a steam inhalation for headaches, migraines, focus; dilute in oil and rub on scalp to increase hair growth.

Personal Experience:

I use the herb and essential oil in remedies for headache and focus

Parts Used:

Leaves

Habitat & Growing Conditions:

Native to the Mediterranean, Portugal and Spain, now grown in the US zones 6-8; can also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Likes well drained, partly dry soil in full sun

Traditional Chinese Medicine Flavors:

Spicy, cool

Properties:

• Antipyretic
• Antiinflammatory
• Stomachic
• Nervine
• Diaphoretic
• Astringent
• Anodyne
• Antiseptic

Key Constituents:

• Volatile Oils that include Borneol, Camphene, Camphor, Cineole, Limonene, Linalool
• Flavonoids
• Ursolic acid
• Oleanolic acid

Try the following products that include this versatile herb:

• Alert & Focused Aromatherapy Roll On
• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Brain Boost
• Focus Herbal Tea Blend

Sources:

The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra p187

The New Holistic Herbal, David Hoffmann p229

Herbs An Illustrated Encyclopedia, Kathi Keville p158

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. If you are under the care of a health care provider and/or taking prescription medication, check with your health care provider before taking any herbal supplement.