ROSEMARY
(Rosmarinus officinalis)

Description: An evergreen shrub, with numerous branches, ash-colored, scaly bark. The needlelike leaves are opposite, leathery, thick, dark green above, downy white underneath with a prominent vein in the middle and margins which are rolled down. Flowers are pale blue or white and grow in short axillary racemes. Originated in the Mediterranean, now widely cultivated.

Edible, Medicinal: Used for its aromatic leaves and kitchen seasoning. Flowers, used fresh, as a garnish, or dried for decoration and for preserving food. The tea used for hair rinse or added to your bath. Antiseptic, antioxidant, antispasmodic, cholagogue, emmenagogue, stimulant, stomachic. Aids in digestion of fat, in formula for losing weight, headaches, chronic fatigue, low blood pressure, stimulates circulation which eases aching joints, promotes liver function, production of bile, digestion. A tonic for elderly to invigorate nervous system, to help preserve good health

A salve from the oil is used for arthritis, eczema, bruises. A tea of the leaves used for a mouthwash for bad breath, a hair rinse to prevent baldness and to promote healthy shinny hair. Distilled oil of the flowering tops is antibacterial, antifungal, invigorating and stimulates the central nervous system. Steep 1 tsp. herb to 1 cup water, 20 min. or 10-30 drops of the tincture 3 times a day.

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