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Plant
Remedies Rosemary
Rosemary Rosmarinus
officinalis
The ancients were well acquainted with this
shrub, which had a reputation for strengthening the memory.
The plant is an excellent tonic and all round
stimulant and has always been regarded as uplifting and energising. The
aerial parts of the herb are ideal in weakness and depression – they
invigorate the circulation, stimulate the digestion and are good for
chills and rheumatism. It can be used externally as a hair tonic, helping
to prevent premature baldness and dandruff.
Constituents
Volatile oil - Borneol, bornyl acid, tannins,
bitter
Character
Chinese herbal
medicine regards it as warming, dry, pungent, bitter
Action
It traditionally acts
as an astringent, tonic, digestive remedy, diuretic, antibacterial,
circulatory stimulant, it can be a restorative tonic for the nervous
system and an antidepressant
Application
Aerial parts
Infusion It is traditionally used as a hot
infusion for colds, influenza, rheumatic pains and indigestion, also for
headaches.
Tincture It is traditionally used as a
stimulant tonic and can be combined with oats, skullcap or vervain for
depression.
Compress Soak a pad in the hot infusion.
This can be used for sprains
Essential oil Oil
10 drops of the oil can be added to the bath to soothe aching limbs or to
act as a stimulant in nervous exhaustion
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