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      Benefits of Rosemary Leaf  -  Rosmarinus officinalis

      Rosemary leaf information

      Rosemary leaf is used by herbal practitioners as a circulatory stimulant, digestive, anti-spasmodic and liver protector.

      Rosemary leaf can be used for:

      Improving mental alertness and memory

      Enhancing liver detoxification

      Circulation problems

      Digestive problems and to enhance digestive function

      Headaches & migraines, depression and debility

      Diarrhoea

      Heavy menstruation

      Topically for wounds as an anti-microbial wash, myalgia and sciatica

      Contraindications

      Caution in women wanting to conceive, due to cineole content in its essential oil.

      Interactions

      Reduces the absorption of iron, therefore do not take at the same time as iron supplements, allow a 2 hour gap.

      Active compounds

      Volatile oils, tannins, bitter principles, resins

      What herbal practitioners say about Rosemary leaf

      Rosemary is a wonderful culinary herb as well as herbal remedy.  It stimulates digestion, improving appetite and the flow of digestive juices and reduces flatulence and bloating.  It stimulates the production of bile in the liver, improving liver function and efficiency.  It is a useful circulatory stimulant, stimulating blood flow to the head improving memory and concentration, and can be used in the prevention of migraines.  Rosemary can be used externally as a rubefacient to ease muscular pain, which is worse in cold weather, nerve pain and sciatica.  The essential oil can be used to stimulate the hair follicles in premature baldness.

      Rosemary is useful in the treatment of heavy periods, and increases both Phase I and II liver detoxification pathways helping to decongest the liver of toxic substances that have built up including hormones and medical drugs.  Rosemary can be combined with feverfew in the treatment and prevention of migraines.

      Tincture dose

      Adult dose 0.5 – 1.5mls three times a day. 

      Children’s dose (6 – 12 years old) 0.3 – 0.5mls three times a day

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