herbs

Rosemary

Effects:

• relieves mild pain;
• relieves spasms;
• relieves cold symptoms (shivers, sneezing, tender skin);
• warms body up;
• reduces inflammation;
• stimulates blood circulation;
• opens skin pores;
• relieves headache;
• stimulates hair growth;
• stimulates digestion;

Acid-Alkaline: ;

Usable parts: leaves, essential oil;

Use:

• use leaves in tea; 2-4 g in day, max 30 g in week;
• use leaves to stew food;

Contraindications: rarely causes contact dermatitis;

Character: warm;

Taste: spicy, sweet;

Organs Affected: heart, kidneys, pancreas (spleen), liver, lungs;

Explanation:

Growing around the Mediterranean, Rosemary symbolises the loyalty between lovers. Rosemary a good antioxidant, is believed to have memory enhancing effect. There are so few herbs that’s scent is so well recognisable.