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Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis (Linn)

Rosemary grows as a small perennial evergreen shrub with thick

aromatic leaves. It grows 1 to 1.5 m tall. It has an open, bushy

habit, gray-green, lemony-scented leaves and blue flowers.

Grow in ordinary, well-drained soil.

Botanical Description:

The plant has small pale-blue flowers that bloom inlate winter and early spring.

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Although rosemary is native to the Mediterranean,

it is now cultivated worldwide.

Other types of rosemary include bog rosemary

(Andromeda species) & wild or marsh rosemary

(Ledum palustre L.).

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Rosemary extracts are commonly found as

cosmetic ingredients

Historical reports regarding the therapeutic use of

rosemary as a medicinal plant are available.

Rosemary is one of the oldest known medicinal

herbs, having been used centuries ago to enhance

mental function and memory.

Rosemary essential oil adds a piney scent to soaps, creams, lotions,perfumes, and toilet water

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Ecology requirements:

Rosemary succeeds best in a light soil, and in asheltered situation, It prefers full sun,

On a chalk soil it grows smaller, but is more

fragrant. Never let it dry out and never let it sit in

water.

It can survives to -10F

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.Rosemary is propagated by:

1- seeds (germination rate is only 30% at best),

2-cuttings

3-layers4. Divisions of Roots

Uses of Rosemary:Extracts have been used in insect repellents.

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Rosemary has many uses besides culinary. It is used as

a medicinal, an aromatic, an ornamental in the

landscape, as a dye, in cosmetics, and as ahouseplant.

Medicinally, a warm tea is good for colds, flu,

rheumatic pain, indigestion, and as a stimulating drinkfor headache and fatigue

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Rosemary Adverse Reactions:

Ingestion of large quantities of rosemary can result

in stomach and intestinal irritation and kidneydamage.

Allergic contact dermatitis has been associated with

the plant, but rosemary is not generally considered to

be a human skin sensitizer.

Rosemary's constituents, Rosmanic acid, monoterpene

ketones, are convulsants, and have caused seizures in

large doses. Rosemary is also an abortifacient.

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Rosemary Uses and Pharmacology

Rosemary is a known antimicrobial agent. The

powdered leaves are used as an effective natural

flea and tick repellent.

Rosemary oil possesses marked antibacterial,

antifungal, and antiviral properties.

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There are numerous reports available evaluating

rosemary's anticancer effects. Rosemary increased

detoxification of carcinogens in human bronchial epithelial

cells as well.

Several reports exist concerning rosemary's antioxidative

actions.Rosemary may also reverse headaches (1),

reduce stress (2), and

aid in asthma and bronchitis treatment (3).

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Adverse Reactions:

Ingestion of large quantities of the oil can beassociated with toxicity.

Toxicity from the oil is characterized by

stomach and intestinal irritation and kidney

damage.

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Rosemary has a very soft aroma and its essential oil

is obtained through steam distillation processing.

It is said that over 70 lb of leaves are needed to make

1 lb of rosemary essential oil.

Rosemary oil has widespread utilization as physical and

mental stimulant.

It is great booster for skin related problems and cures mild

skin acne instantly.

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In cold winters people suffering from congestion can obtain relief

with a little massage of the oil, hence getting rid of mucus in the

chest area.

The effects of Rosemary essential oil are needed to be felt to bebelieved in. However a little caution should be taken for its usage

as its an amazing brain stimulant,

it should not be massaged to pregnant women or people sufferingfrom high blood pressure or hyperactivity.

Even the flowers of the plant are used to create bouquets for special

occasions in life and hence they are also called the remembrance

flowers ones that always reminds you of memorable moments inlife be it life or death.

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It has amazing effect on body so as to improvethe blood circulation and relaxing the exhausted

muscles.

It is used widely for patients suffering from

memory loss and chest infections.

It is also acknowledged as a memory enhancerand works splendidly for nervous system and

mind.