

Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Medicinal Properties
Rosemary is primary used as a tonic and culinary herb. Rosemary can be used to treat skin irritations
when used as a lotion or bath soak. Rosemary is known as a mild antidepressant that can help to ease
stress and anxiety. Rosemary can help to lower blood pressure and im prove circulation. Rosemary is
thought to improve circulation in the brain, therefore improving memory. It also helps to treat headache..
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: sun
Element: Fire
Used for Protection, Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Purification, Healing, Sleep & Youth
When burned, it emits powerful cleansing and purifying vibrations and so is smoldered to rid a place of
negativity, especially prior to performing magick. It is one of the oldest incense and when placed
beneath the pillow it ensures a good sleep and drives away nightmares. Laid under the bed it protects
the sleeper from all harm. It is also hung on the porch and door posts to keep thieves from the house
and is carried to remain healthy. Placed in the bath, it purifies.
A chaplet of Rosemary, worn, aids the memory, while the wood, smelled often, preserves youthfulness.
To ensure the latter add a rosemary infusion to the bath water. It has long been used in love and lust
incenses and other mixtures, and healing poppets are stuffed with Rosemary to take advantage of its
curative vibrations. Its infusion is used to wash the hands before healing work, and the leaves mixed with
Juniper berries are burned in sickrooms to promote healing.
If you wish to receive knowledge or the answer to a question, burn Rosemary on charcoal and smell its
smoke. Rosemary is also grown to attract elves, and the powdered leaves are wrapped in linen cloth
and bound to the right arm dispel depressions and make the emotions light and merry. It is generally
used as a substitute for Frankincense.
Did You Know? (Background)
Chances are you've eaten rosemary before. It's a common culinary herb in Mediterranean and Italian
cooking. However, it's also been used as a good luck charm as well as an herbal medicine.
Rosemary is thought to help improve memory function. It's also used as a tonic. Reserach has shown that
rosemary does have anti-inflammatory properties as well as working well as a stimulant. These
properties make it great for treating skin conditions and other ailments.
Safety
Do not take the essential oil of rosemary internally unless supervised by a professional
because not everything can be learned in a book
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