Rosemary Upright Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) Prostrate Rosemary ( Rosmarinus prostrates ) ( Perennial ) Element: Fire Magical Powers: Love, Lust, Protection, Mental powers, exorcism, Purification, Healing, Sleep, and Youth. Culinary: Rosemary is used widely in pasta- and vegetable dishes, and to flavor lamb, beef, pork, duck, rabbit and liver. Medicinal: Diaphoretic ( makes you sweat ), antiseptic, astringent, stomachie and carmative ( expelling gas from the stomach or intestinal tract. ), for headaches, insomnia. Rosemary also aids in digestion and perks up your immune system. Rosemary is known to stimulate brain activity for good memory and is therefore a popular herb for alertness. Rosemary contains the compound cineole, which has been found to enhance the ability of rat to navigate mazes. It also improves circulation, relieves headaches, soothes nerves and treats colds, taken 2 ounces at a time, no more than three times a day. Also lifts the spirit, and gives courage. Rub freely into areas of poor circulation. Taking deep breathes of the aroma of a live plant is relaxing and eases headaches. Rosemary contains several antioxidants that help prevent aging in cells and may work against Alzheimer's disease. A very good digestive. This is a favorite herb. Steep it as tea, use in your poultry dishes and soups--or just crush some up to fill your home with an energizing scent. Cosmetic: Rosemary has an energizing effect on the body and will make an excellent addition to morning baths. It’s used in shampoos as it prevents dandruff and revitalizes the scalp. Growing tip: Rosemary needs to live in a very sunny window and may even need supplemental light. It is sensitive to overwatering, so keep it on the dry side. Close page to exit or Return to Herbs Page Return to Home . |
