ROSEMARY Extract
Rosmarinus officinalis
Classifications: Antibiotic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, sedative,
stimulant, tonic, vulnerary.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Historical Uses:
Rosemary is a widely used culinary spice and has been employed
in traditional medicine for its astringent, tonic, carminative,
antispasmodic and diaphoretic properties.
It has also served to treat headache, nervous tension,
irregular menses and feminine disorders.
Rosemary extracts have been reported to have antioxidant properties.
It was found useful in cases of stomach disorders and biliary
tract insufficiency.
As a diuretic, it has been employed to ease lower back complaints
caused by kidney disorders.
Rosemary preparations are claimed to prevent baldness and help
hair regain its natural color.
Taken internally or applied externally, Rosemary has been said
to improve chronic circulation weakness. Frequent baths in Rosemary,
have been reported by herbalists to give a new lease on life to
elderly, anemic sufferers, the depressed, those with nerve pains
and convalescents.
Externally, the extract is known to relieve muscular, joint and
rheumatic pains.
Contraindications:
Avoid during pregnancy.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive use.
Dosage: 20 to 40 drops three to four times per
day.
In the bath water, mix 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon.
For the scalp, 20 to 40 drops applied directly each night.
