Rosemary

Rosemary - Culinary Notes & Roots

Plant in a sandy loam, lime-rich soil in full sun. After rosemary flowers, trim back so that plant retains shape.

Rosemary dates back to ancient Greece and was associated as a simultaneous relating to memory functions. Students often donned the savory herb to enhance and fortify memory; brides often wore rosemary to signify that their families would not be forgotten; even the dead were decked in rosemary to signify they would be remembered by the living.

Rosemary is one of the more aromatic herbs and is often added to meats, poultry, breads, Italian cuisine, including the all-important pizza.

Rosemary - Herbal Medicine Uses

Medicinal uses for Rosemary include:

alleviate gas

antispasmodic

PLEASE NOTE: Basil's House of Herbs is a collection of information and studies by Tom, a biologist and is intended for informational and reading purposes only. If you are considering using herbs for weight loss or medicinal purposes, please meet with your physician before doing such.

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