RosemarySalvia rosmarinus
The stimulating quality of rosemary can be felt almost straight away; the smell immediately awakens the senses and brings a quality of clarity and clear headedness. Rosemary can be applied to treat a variety of skin conditions including acne, rosacea and eczema due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions. Its potent antioxidant content also makes rosemary an excellent addition to a rejuvenative skincare regime.
Rosemary leaf is the part of this herb used for its medicinal properties. The leaves are linear and needle-like and are sessile and arranged oppositely along the stem. They are dark green on top and a lighter whitish green on the underside of the leaf. Rosemary has long been known as a brain tonic and associated with improving cognition and memory. As a circulatory stimulant, rosemary increases blood flow to the brain, helping to bring clarity, awareness and alertness, as well as support memory. Rosemary can increase energy and vitality during a period of convalescence following illness, fatigue or low energy.
Other names include: Polar plant Compass plant (Eng) Rosmarin (Ger) Romarin (Fr) Rosmarino (Ital) Romero (Sp) Rujmari (Sanskrit)