Rosemary "dew of the sea" (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) 迷迭香 mí dié xiāng
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub indigenous to Southern Europe , particularly on the dry rocky hills of the Mediterranean region.
Whether grown in the desert, mountains or by the coast, the "dew of the sea" is simply an essential in any kitchen herb garden.
Rosemary is a wonderful tonic, particularly to the heart, brain and nervous system.
By increasing the flow of blood to the head, rosemary stimulates the brain and heightens concentration.
Rosemary has been used for anxiety, tension, exhaustion, lethargy, depression, insomnia and as a tonic during convalescence and for the elderly.
Rosemary makes an excellent remedy for preventing and treating migraines and headaches.
Rosemary improves vitality and stimulates digestion, relieves flatulence and distension, enhances the appetite and increases the flow of digestive juices.
Rosemary helps move food and wastes efficiently through the system, removes stagnant food, improves sluggish digestion and helps absorption of nutrients.
It helps in stimulating liver and gallbladder function, increasing the flow of bile and aiding digestion of fats.
Rosemary is famous as a rejuvenating tonic and is said to slow the aging process.
Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant, preventing damage by free radicals.
Modern uses: The dried herb is used by infusion - one teaspoonful to a cup of boiling water - as a remedy for headache due to gastric disturbance.
It stimulates bile production by the liver. The oil is anti-flatulent and is taken one or two drops only at a time.
It is tonic to the scalp and is one of the ingredients in Eau-de-Cologne and many over-the-counter shampoos and hair preparations.
