Rosemary, Young Plant
(also referred to as...)
Sew Dew
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Family: Labiatae
Description
"As for rosemarine, I lett it runne all over my garden walls, not onlie because my bees love it, but because it is the herb sacred to remembrance, and, therefore, to friendship; whence a sprig of it hath a dumb language that maketh it the chosen emblem of our funeral wakes and in our burial grounds".
-- Sir Thomas More
Rosemary has a pungent, woodsy flavour. Use it with fowl, red meats, organ meats, rabbit, pork, fish, potatoes, carrots, turnip, cauliflower and bean casserole. For aromatic cooking smoke, toss rosemary sprigs on hot coals.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Rosemary is used to stimulate the body and be uplifting in cases of depression, weakness, and pure exhaustion. The plant stimulates blood circulation and digestion and is ideal for headaches of both origins, colds, flu, rheumatic pains, and indigestion.
In Europe, rosemary is used to strengthen the heart and allay arteriosclerosis. Rosemary strengthens blood vessels by decreasing capillary fragility and permeability. It is used to treat an inflamed gall bladder, jaundice, and in general liver health. Rosemary is high in absorbable calcium which helps support the nervous system. It is a good antiseptic and antibacterial agent and is said to promote memory.
Studies suggest that rosemary strong antioxidant properties make it useful fighting free radical damage that can cause cancer and other degenerative diseases. When combined with coltsfoot, it is a good smoke in asthma and other chest complaints.
Rosemary is good for the scalp and is said to stimulate hair growth. It makes a nice final rinse against dandruff.
Source
Aerial portions of plant.
Preparations
Infusion: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons herbs, cover, and infuse 10 minutes. Take up to 4 times daily or when needed.
Tincture: Take 20 to 40 drops of tincture 3 times daily.
Do not boil this herb as the volatile oil will be lost in the boiling process.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There are no known contraindications.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Antibacterial | Antioxidant | Antiseptic |
| Arteriosclerosis | Asthma | Cancer |
| Chest Complaints | Colds | Dandruff |
| Depression | Exhaustion | Flu |
| Hair Growth | Headaches | Inflamed Gall Bladder |
| Jaundice | (Promotes) Liver Health | Nervous System Support |
| Poor Memory | Rheumatic Pains | Weak Heart |
| Weakness | | |
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