Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Other Names: Compass Plant, Incensor, Old Man
Parts Used: Flowering Tops, Leaves
Preparation & Dosage:
Herbal Actions: Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Carminative, Cholagogue, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient, Stimulant (Liver), Stomachic
Uses: Adolescent Hypotonia, Asthenia with Pallid Complexion, Bruises, Circulation Problems, Eczema, Gastric Headache, Hair Loss, Halitosis, Indigestion, to Induce Abortion, to Induce Menstruation, to Induce Sweating, Intestinal Gas, Low Blood Pressure, Muscular Pain, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Wounds
Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant. Excessive amounts taken internally may cause poisoning.
Notes:
Prostrate Rosemary
photo by Laura EastProstrate Rosemary
photo by Laura East