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| Common Names |
| Rosemary , |
| Botanical Name |
| Rosemarinus officinalis |
| Family |
| LAMIACEAE or LABIATAE Mint Family |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. Rosemary stimulates the central nervous system and circulation making it beneficial for low blood pressure and sluggishness. The essential oil can be diluted for topical use to alleviate the pain of sprains, arthritis, sciatica and neuralgia. |
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Prep Methods :infusions, oil infusions, essential oil, fresh and dried herb, tincture
 Remedies using Rosemary
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 Both a physical and mental stimulant, it enhances a morning bath, and being also excellent in the treatment of sore muscles it is the perfect oil for the evening bath too. The oil is considered a mental stimulant and is wonderful for long hours of study and mental fatigue, and keeping alert at work. It adds a warm and stimulating quality to blends and is indicated in formulas where a circulatory tonic is needed.
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Energizing *fatigue *Mental Clarity * |
 Apply a compress of Rosemary to relieve sore muscles, stiff joints, and rheumatic pains. | | Diffuse rosemary essential oil in your workspace to maintain your focus, and try a cup of rosemary tea instead of coffee to perk up. | | For sluggishness try a brisk rosemary rubdown in the shower. Add 2 to 3 drops to a washcloth along with shower gel and massage over the body. |
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Aromatherapy Air Fresheners *
Arthritis *
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Botanical Hair Care *
Brain/Memory/Focus *
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Cellulite Reduction *
Cholesterol Control *
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Gout *
Heart Tonics/Cordials *
IBS *
Insect Repellent *
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Lupus *
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| This common culinary herb has been used traditionally to ease asthma. Rosemary's essential oils can block the airway constriction induced by histamine, the chemical culprit of both asthma and allergies. 611
(White,Linda B., M.D. ) | | Cancer prevention | | Laboratory studies suggest that rosemary contains compounds that prevent carcinogenic chemicals from binding to and inducing mutations in DNA. 1061
| | Poor memory | | Called "the herb of remembrance" , useful for poor memory, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, mental clarity. 1100
| | Cellulite, ciruculation, water retention | | Rosemary essential oil helps alleviate water retention increases circulation when used in massage blends. Rosemary herb is also useful in promoting the flow of bile which clears liver congestion and jump starts the metabolism. 1152
| | Depression, sluggishness | | Rosemary is beneficial for low blood pressure, or when a person has cold extremities, is sluggish, and is in a deficient condition. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia lists rosemary as a specific for depressive states with general debility and cardiovascular weakness. 487
(Ericksen, Marlene ) | | Muscle, joint pain, circulation | | Applied topically, rosemary oil relieves the pain of aching muscles and joints. It is a warming and stimulating circulatory tonic. 892
(Ericksen, Marlene ) | | Uterine spasms,menstrual cramps | | Antioxidant compounds in rosemary prevent uterine spasms and menstrual cramps - use either rosemary infused oil, or the essential oil in massages and baths 950
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| Do not use in excessive doseage. Avoid in cases of epilepsy. Chemotype verbenone should not be used in children or pregnant women. |
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Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
 Rosemary originated in the Mediterranean, and now is grown worldwide. The plant is shrublike and bushy with small, blue flowers, the whole plant is strongly aromatic. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flowering tops and the upper part of the herb.
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 Rosemary was an essential part of the apothecary's repertoire during the Renaissance. The French regarding it as a cure-all, Hippocrates, Galen, and Dioscorides all prescribed rosemary for liver problems.
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 The Sun claims dominion over it. It helps a weak memory, and quickens the senses. The leaves are used much in bathings and made into ointments or oil are god to help cold benumbed joints, sinews, or members. Nicholas Culpeper |
 Greek students would braid Rosemary into their hair to help them with their exams. Also known as the herb of remembrance, it was placed on the graves of English heroes. |
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