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This plant is a well known herb
in the kitchen from a long time ago, and is an amiable herb for the
cooking chef. Its botanical name is Rosmarinus officinalis. Its common
name is rosemary, Rosemarine, incensier and garden rosemary. Its arabic
name is Ikleel al-Jabal, Iklil al-Jabal. Its Egyptian name is Hassa El
Baan.
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Uses
Medicinal uses.
Rosemary has long been known for its therapuetic powers. By placing a
sprig under the pillow of a sleeper who suffers from nightmares – rosemary
can produce a miracle cure. Both rosemary oil and rosemary tea have many
uses and the herb makes an excellent skin tonic and astringent as well as
a hair conditioner, not to mention a delicious flavoring in food.
Rosemary is thus used in aromatic, cosmetic, craft, culinary, medicinal
and ornamental purposes.
Medicinal uses
It has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, spasmolytic, antioxidant,
smooth muscle modulating, analgesic, venotonic, as well as
anti-inflammatory properties.
Rosemary is a tonic, astringent, restorative herb that relaxes spasm and
increases the rate of perspiration, while stimulating the liver and gall
bladder. It improves digestion and circulation and controls pathogenic
organisms. Rosemary is used in connection with pain, neuralgia, mild
spasms, wounds, eczema, muscle pain, sciatica, rheumatism and depression
as well as parasites. Rosemary is an antidote to mental fatigue and
forgetfulness. A tea made from the herb is a good natural remedy for
bringing added mental agility. It is believed that if the crushed leaves
of rosemary are inhaled with the eyes closed, the mind becomes clear as
the vapour courses through the brain cells.
Uses
Rosemary has long been known for its therapuetic powers. By placing a
sprig under the pillow of a sleeper who suffers from nightmares – rosemary
can produce a miracle cure. Both rosemary oil and rosemary tea have many
uses and the herb makes an excellent skin tonic and astringent as well as
a hair conditioner, not to mention a delicious flavoring in food.
Rosemary is thus used in aromatic, cosmetic, craft, culinary, medicinal
and ornamental purposes
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