Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
- Aunt Plantsy
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 8
Rosemary – who knew it had so many common names? They include compass plant, compass weed, incensier, dew of the sea, polar plant, romero (Spanish), mi-tieh-hsiang (Chinese), and rosmarin (Swedish).
It prefers zones 6 to 12. This perennial is native to the Mediterranean. Growing conditions are best with well-drained soil and full sun. Grow where winter temperatures do not drop below 10 degrees F.
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PARTS USED: Leaves
ENERGY AND FLAVORS: Spicy, warming, drying, aromatic
ACTIONS/PROPERTIES: Abortifacient. Anodyne. Antibacterial. Antioxidant. Antipyretic. Anti-inflammatory. Antiseptic. Astringent. Carminative. Cholagogue. Choleretic. Diaphoretic. Diuretic. Emmenagogue. Hepatoprotective. Nervine/Brain Stimulant. Spasmolytic. Stomachic. Vulnerary. Cerebral Tonic.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: High in assimilable calcium, volatile oil including borneol, camphene, camphor, cineole, limonene linalool; flavonoids, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid.
USES: Loss of memory, loss of smell, poor vision, eye strain, nervous tension, enhances the cellular uptake of oxygen, relieves respiratory congestion, maintains liver function and digestion, treatment for dandruff, scalp, and promoting hair growth, promotes circulation, strengthens the heart and reduces high blood pressure, treats headaches and can be a substitute for aspirin, indigestion, colic, nausea, gas, fever, benefits nervous system, colds, inflammation of joints, dyspepsia, arthritic pain, help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, amenorrhea, preservative of meat, body odor, cataracts, depression, fainting, heart disease, wrinkle preventative and treatment, mental fatigue, vertigo, palpitations, dizziness, cholecystic spasms, urinary spasms, paralysis, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, cancer, and rheumatism.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use during pregnancy due to the emmenagogue effect.
REFERENCES: Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra, L.Ac., O.M.D. A Modern Herbal by M. Grieve The Green Pharmacy by James A. Duke, Ph.D. 300 Herbs Their Indications & Contraindications by Matthew Alfs Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
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