A Healing Herb (Rosemary)
Rosemary is an aromatic herb with many healing properties
A Healing Herb Guide
Rosemary is the third herb to feature in my new Healing Herb Guide.
Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. It is used as a culinary condiment, an ingredient in perfumes, as a cleanser and for many health benefits. Rosemary is a member of the Mint family just like Oregano, Thyme, Basil and Lavender.
Rosemary has shapely, leathery leaves that resemble pine needles which have a dark green upper surface and powdery white, hairy underside. The small, pale blue, pink or white flowers grow in clusters of two or three along the branches and provide an important early nectar source for emerging Spring bees, like Bumbles and Masons
I hope you enjoy discovering the life-giving and healing benefits of Rosemary as part of a healthy diet for your good health and wellbeing.
Folklore
Rosemary is associated with Aphrodite as Greek artwork often depicts the Goddess of Love with images of a plant thought to be Rosemary. This highly valued herb became the subject of many poems and is mentioned in five of Shakespeare’s plays.
For centuries, Rosemary has been dried to make herb bundles that, to this day, are burned to keep harmful and negative energy from making their way into the home. The practice of smudging is used for purification and for creating a sacred space.
Rosemary Wood was once used in Pagan rituals. It was made into an ointment used to purify the hands of priests or to use as an incense. In Medieval times it was used to make talismans against poisoning and was revered as a sacred plant in which Fairies were known to hide or make their home.
Nutrition
Rosemary can be used as an antiseptic, antidepressant, analgesic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, aphrodisiac and expectorant. It is also used to condition the scalp and skin.
This remarkable herb has earned praise for alleviating nerve-related conditions, boosting the repair system, fighting off infections, aiding respiratory ailments, strengthening digestion and improving circulation.
Rosemary has the ability to stimulate memory, improve concentration and help overcome mental fatigue by increasing the blood flow to the head and brain. It is also known to alleviate depression and sadness and can decrease anxiety brought on by stress.
Rosemary is also high in manganese, an essential nutrient for metabolic health. Manganese helps the body to form blood clots that enable injuries to heal faster. Rosemary also contains carnosic acid, a compound known for its powerful antioxidant properties.
SOURCE: Medical Medium - Rosemary
Remedies
Rosemary is a potent and effective herb that has provided a myriad of health benefits through the centuries.
Rosemary Essential Oil is a natural conditioner with the ability to cleanse and nourish the scalp, and to heal, nourish and repair the skin. Make your own skin moisturiser and hair treatment by mixing 1 part x Cold-Pressed Castor Oil, 2 parts x Johoba Oil and several drops of Rosemary Essential Oil.
Rosemary Essential Oil can be added to your bathwater to help your body relax and to clear your mind. It can be used in steam vaporisers to disinfect the air in homes, habitats and work places. Rosemary's cleansing and antimicrobial properties are especially beneficial to ward off colds in the Winter Season.
Fresh or dried, Rosemary makes a powerful and gentle healing herbal tea (see below). It is often consumed during the day tas an alternative to tea and coffe, as it improves mental cognition, focus and clarity. It makes a healthy addition to home cooked meals, roasts and salads.
Recipes
Italian Parsley Pesto
A simple recipe with prize ingredients that can be made in just few minutes.
Used in a variety of ways such as adding to pasta, salads, sandwiches and on its own as a tasty dip. A great way to add delicious flavour and essential nutrients to your meals and snacks.
COMING SOON!
Parsley Tabbouleh
A perfectly nutritious mixed salad that pairs well with organic Hummus and slices of crisp, roasted Cauliflower
COMING SOON!
Featured healing herbs to start the collection ...
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I hope you enjoyed the first in an ongoing series of posts about the healing powers and health benefits of herbs that can be grown in any sized garden - and in pots too!
There is much more to come with three new herbs to be published on the directory each month and three introductory blog posts like this one. I will update the directory content with new features going forward such as
trusted suppliers who deliver
quality organic produce according to ethical standards.
Trusted suppliers are providers who I buy from on a regular basis and can personally recommend. Doing our best to support reputable suppliers, growers, artisans and ethical small enterprises, especially in our local communities, is a great investment for our ongoing health and future wellbeing - so stay tuned!
Thank you for joining me on this exciting journey of herbal delights and discovery. I hope it will become a helpful resource that you can rely on for well-researched information and as a starting point for further learning.
It's another wonderful year for Nature lovers to enjoy and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Much love
Sue Xx
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for you, for me and for Mother Nature
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