Plant Medicine Summary: Rosemary

Rosemary is not just great for flavoring food in cooking, but it's also amazing for many other reasons...

Brief History

The Spanish began to call the plant Romero because they believed that another Mediterranean native took refuge beneath a large rosemary bush to shelter herself and her young son as they fled to Egypt to escape Herod. In honor of this brave, young woman, the plant came to be known as Rose of Mary, which was eventually shortened to the modern name familiar to us today.. During the Middle Ages, rosemary was thought to be capable of dispelling negativity. As such, it was tucked under pillows to thwart nightmares and visits from evil spirits. It was also burned in the house to keep the black plague from entering. http://www.herbco.com/t-rosemary-article.aspx

How Do I Use It?

Rosemary is not just a great spice, but also amazing in a lot of other areas as well. It helps to improve memory and function of brain cells. It helps with hair growth.  The essential oil is excellent for putting on the feet during times of illness. 

We have primarily used it either in the essential oil form or tea form. Can also make a glycerite or tincture from it. Obviously we use it in cooking as much as possible because it is just yummy!
 
Our Experience With It

• We have used rosemary essential oil when washing our hair. It is amazing how it helps to stimulate hair growth.
  
• Combining rosemary essential oil with peppermint essential oil is excellent for sore muscles. 
  
• It has high anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, so excellent to use during times of illness and when any flu bug is going around.
  
• (Paula) "My husband had a boil and the super salve has rosemary in it and it helped clear it up quickly and helped with the pain."

Few Properties of Rosemary
Analgesic = Soothes pain
 Antioxidant = Help to control or elimination of free radicals
Antispasmodic = Reduces spasms
Antihematic = Helps relieve sore joints and muscles
Antiviral = Defenses against viruses
Astringent = Helps tighten tissues
 Carminative = Help to dispel gas and prevent bloating
Cholagogue = Herbs that support the gall bladder and liver by promoting the flow of bile
Diaphoretic = Induce involuntary perspiration that helps to reduce fever, cool the body, and speed the elimination of toxins
Diuretic = Stimulates the body to let go of fluid
Emmenagague = Stimulates menstrual flow
Hepatic = Herbs that support the liver
Hypertensive = Helps lower blood pressure
Insect Repellant = Repels inscets
Muscle Relaxant = Relaxes Muscles
Nervine = Soothes the nerves
Stomachic = Helps relieve stomach pain and cramping
 
List found on http://www.anniesremedy.com
 
 NMM Products With Rosemary

Super Salve - Anytime someone says "ouch!" this salve can be used!
Mens Miracle Mix - This mix is a STRONG and EFFECTIVE combination of herbs for a male’s body, with cardiovascular support, digestive aids, cholestorol support and help with libido. 
First Defense - Combination of herbs to help boost the immune system as a "first defense" when flu season starts.