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Botanical name: Rosmarinus Officinalis
Botanical family: Labiatae
Part of plant used: Flowering tops, leaves
Origin: Found growing in the Mediterranean, on cliffy edges overlooking the sea.
Description: Clean, clear and penetrating.
History: The Egyptians were found with Rosemary branches in their tombs.
Properties and Indications:
* General stimulant
* Rejuvenating
* Antiseptic
* Rheumatism and arthritis
* Muscle fatigue
* Helps repair and regenerate muscle tissue
* Gout
* Expels toxins from the liver
* Emmenagogue
* Can relieve painful periods
* Diuretic, sudorific
* Cholagogue - increases bile flow
* Drains the body of mucous and excess fluid
* Asthma, chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, influenza
* Stimulates the adrenal cortex
* Carminative
* Vertigo, fainting
Personality:
None
Contra-indications:
* Avoid during pregnancy
* Not to be used for people with high blood pressure
* Not to be used for epileptics
Blending:
Basil, Bay, Clove, Dill, Geranium, Hyssop, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Rosewood, Sage, Thyme
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