Spices, Plants and Natural Remedies >> Rosemary

This is a tall, stout shrub with pale, blue flowers. Rosemary, because of these ornamental, stately flowers, is used as a decoration herb.

It is a powerful food preservative and an antioxidant. Rosemary increases circulation and reduces headaches. It fights bacterial fungal infections. It strengthens fragile blood vessels. It stimulates digestion, liver, intestinal tract and the gall bladder.

It inhibits the formation of kidney and bladder stones.

• Rosemary ointments can be rubbed for nerve and rheumatic pains and for heart problems.
  
• Rosemary extract is ideal to improve poor circulation.
  
• It makes an antiseptic gargle for sore throats and gum problems.
  
• Rosemarinic acid is a good treatment for septic shock.
  
• Rosemary should be added to baths and liniments to stimulate and warm the skin and relax muscles.
  
• It is used in eau de cologne, hair shampoos and conditioners as it decreases dandruff. It is also used to flavor toothpastes.