As another warming evergreen, Rosemary is a wonderful Winter ally and complements Thyme extremely well. Both of these herbs bring great benefits to our health, as well as attracting wildlife to our garden during Spring and Summer months.
The name Rosemary is derived from the Latin – Ros marinus meaning ‘dew of the sea‘ as it tends to grow in close proximity to the sea in its native area of the Mediterranean.
Rosemary is a circulatory stimulant that increases blood flow to the brain. It has long been recognised for its positive impact on memory and cognition. Various research has demonstrated that smelling Rosemary improves memory and performance in mental arithmetic.
The stimulating qualities also benefit the hair and scalp, increasing hair growth and shine and its wealth of antioxidants support skin, heart and joint health.
As a nervine, Rosemary can help ease tension in the stomach and stress related headaches, as well as supporting mental fatigue, stress and depression. In one study, workers who began drinking Rosemary tea regularly, reported feeling significantly less burned out compared with colleagues who didn’t drink the tea.
Ways to enjoy Rosemary
- Rosemary adds a delicious touch to meals – we especially love it with roasted potatoes and a vegetable stew.
- Rosemary tea is a simple way to enjoy its benefits. Steep a few stems in boiling water. Cover the cup whilst steeping to retain the lovely oils. It can be drunk alone or combined with Thyme for extra uplifting support especially for colds and respiratory illnesses.
- Inhaling the steam of Rosemary can be both uplifting and energising and help soothe tension headaches.
- Rosemary makes a wonderful hair rinse. You can either steep the Rosemary in boiling water and use cooled for a final rinse or infuse the Rosemary in apple cider vinegar for a few weeks, strain and dilute for an extra nourishing hair rinse.
- Rosemary makes a warming joint rub, when infused in a nourishing oil and rubbed into aching joints and muscles.
- Rosemary has long been used as an incense, it has a beautiful aroma and can be burned for protection, cleansing a space or in remembrance of a loved one.
When working with any plants it is important to do your own research to ensure they work for you. Rosemary is not recommended during pregnancy above culinary use and is not recommended for use when taking certain medications or for people who experience seizures.
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Thanks for sharing. Hugs
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You are welcome, one of our favourite herbs 💚
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Thanks for all of the facts on rosemary
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