Family : Labiatae
Rosemary is commonly grown in the herb garden as a domestic remedy, used
especially as a tonic and pick-me-up when feeling depressed, mentally
tired, nervous etc. Research has shown that the plant is rich in
volatile oils, flavanoids and phenolic acids, which are strongly
antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Rosmarinic acid has potential in the
treatment of toxic shock syndrome, whilst the flavonoid diosmin is
reputedly more effective than rutin in reducing capillary fragility.
Rosmarol, an extract from the leaves, has shown remarkably high
antioxidant activity. The whole plant is antiseptic, antispasmodic,
aromatic, astringent, cardiac, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic,
emmenagogue, nervine, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. An infusion of the
flowering stems made in a closed container to prevent the steam from
escaping is effective in treating headaches, colic, colds and nervous
diseases. A distilled water from the flowers is used as an eyewash. The
leaves can be harvested in the spring or summer and used fresh, they can
also be dried for later use. This remedy should not be prescribed for
pregnant women since in excess it can cause an abortion. An essential
oil distilled from the stems and leaves is often used medicinally, that
distilled from the flowering tops is superior but not often available.
The oil is applied externally as a rubefacient, added to liniments,
rubbed into the temples to treat headaches and used internally as
a stomachic and nervine. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its
keyword is "Stimulant".
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