Rosemary,(Rosmarinus officinalis)
A remedy for circulatory weakness, fatigue and bloating.
Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider.
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; and Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White. Rosemary has been valued for its ritual significance and its medicinal applications since classical times. In songs, the herb has been extolled as a symbol of fertility and of remembrance. Ancient healers would often turn to rosemary for its memory-enhancing qualities and ancient Greek students would wear necklaces of rosemary to aid in their studies. Rosemary is also highly prized for use in aromatherapy and is in high demand. Rosemary has long been thought to be a rejuvenating tonic for both the body and mind. Its oil aids mental clarity and stimulates the central nervous system. Its spicy essential oil is also often used in bath and body products such as: soaps, shampoos and bath salts. To produce the oil, the needlelike leaves must be harvested before the plant blossoms and then dried. More than 200 pounds of leaves are used to produce about a quart of oil by steam distillation! I garden in Zone 5 and have had no success in wintering-over my rosemary. Each year, I would dutifully uproot and pot it up for indoor wintering to no avail. This year, I have decided to treat it as I would a rose and see if it survives the winter in the garden. I use the dried leaves in teas, potpourri, and also as an incense. You can gather leaves from the rosemary shrub all season long. Dry them in an airy, shady place at a temperature less than 95°F in order to sustain the medicinal power of the essential oil. Plant Facts: A member of the Labiatiae family, the evergreen shrub can grow 10-15 feet tall in the U.S. When touched, the needles give off a distinct aroma - faintly camphor-like and spicy. When eaten, the needle-shaped leaves have a pungent, somewhat bitter taste. Origin: Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows on dry slopes near the coast. It is now cultivated in herb gardens and as potted plants throughout the world.
A remedy for circulatory weakness, fatigue and bloating.
Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider.
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; and Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White. Rosemary has been valued for its ritual significance and its medicinal applications since classical times. In songs, the herb has been extolled as a symbol of fertility and of remembrance. Ancient healers would often turn to rosemary for its memory-enhancing qualities and ancient Greek students would wear necklaces of rosemary to aid in their studies. Rosemary is also highly prized for use in aromatherapy and is in high demand. Rosemary has long been thought to be a rejuvenating tonic for both the body and mind. Its oil aids mental clarity and stimulates the central nervous system. Its spicy essential oil is also often used in bath and body products such as: soaps, shampoos and bath salts. To produce the oil, the needlelike leaves must be harvested before the plant blossoms and then dried. More than 200 pounds of leaves are used to produce about a quart of oil by steam distillation! I garden in Zone 5 and have had no success in wintering-over my rosemary. Each year, I would dutifully uproot and pot it up for indoor wintering to no avail. This year, I have decided to treat it as I would a rose and see if it survives the winter in the garden. I use the dried leaves in teas, potpourri, and also as an incense. You can gather leaves from the rosemary shrub all season long. Dry them in an airy, shady place at a temperature less than 95°F in order to sustain the medicinal power of the essential oil. Plant Facts: A member of the Labiatiae family, the evergreen shrub can grow 10-15 feet tall in the U.S. When touched, the needles give off a distinct aroma - faintly camphor-like and spicy. When eaten, the needle-shaped leaves have a pungent, somewhat bitter taste. Origin: Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows on dry slopes near the coast. It is now cultivated in herb gardens and as potted plants throughout the world.
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