In the olden days rosemary was known as the symbol of consistency and longevity in love. This is because when cut rosemary stays fresher and more fragrant than any other plant.
Rosemary herb is found frequently in this country, in gardens and public spaces such as borders and parks, it has been used in cooking, beauty treatments and medicine for thousands of years.
How To Gather And Store Rosemary
The rosemary leaves are evergreen so can be gathered at any time of year, if you have or live near a rosemary bush you will be able to pick as required.
For those who wish to keep and store rosemary herb for future use it might be a good idea to preserve the leaves by scalding with hot water then drying, the dried leaves can then be stored in an air tight jar.
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Rosemary Benefits
Rosemary benefits: Rosemary stimulates circulation by strengthening the capillaries and improving blood flow.
It is useful in calming the stomach and digestive tract and easing constipation, bloating and stomach cramps.
Rosemary herbs combats fatigue, improves concentration and the memory, eases headaches and is said to help restore hair growth!
It is a very good anti inflammatory agent and has antibacterial properties which make it most effective in the treatment of ear, nose and throat infections.
Rosemary herb is also known to have a detoxifying effect on the liver.
Rosemary Remedies
Soothing rosemary tea: This tea is used to combat constipation, bloating, stomach irritation and is also useful in soothing ear, nose and throat problems. Take a sprig of rosemary and place in a cup or mug, pour boiling water over it and leave to infuse for ten minutes. Drink this tea three times a day.
Toning bath tonic: Take two cups of rosemary leaves, place in a pan with a litre of boiling water, boil for five minutes then take off heat, cover and leave to infuse for at least twenty minutes, add to bath, lie back and relax.
Rosemary honey: Fill a clean jar with three quarters honey and one quarter rosemary flowers, leave to stand in the sun somewhere (on a windowsill perhaps) for about a month. The honey will then be flavoured by the rosemary herbs and have a tonic and strengthening effect on the body.
Warnings For Using Rosemary Home Plant Remedies
Not to be given to children.
Not to be used internally in large doses if pregnant.
Rosemary Herb Folklore
It is said that Anne of Cleaves wore a head-dress made from rosemary at her wedding to Henry the eighth!
On the eve of St Agnes, young ladies would place a sprig of rosemary herb under their pillows in the hope that they would dream of their future husband!
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