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As it turns out, rosemary is not just for poultry, lamb, pork, or soups, but it can be used for health and illness management. Rosemary, which means ocean dew or dew of the sea when translated from Latin, is related to the mint family, and was used for medicinal purposes for many centuries before the takeover of modern apothecaries and their manufactured drugs. Additionally, rosemary has many of the same properties and side effects as does a common antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or NSAID drug.
History of the Herb
For centuries, rosemary was used to help with a variety of afflictions, such as arthritis, lice, and certain types of paralysis. In its concentrated form, anti-microbial properties can clear up skin rashes, fungi, and bacteria. Rosemary is an excellent insecticide, is great for liver function, may prevent/fight cancer cells, improves mental health and brain matter, and overall stimulates the immune system.
On the romantic side, rosemary was known as “rose of Mary” to the Greeks and was a symbol of fidelity. At weddings, a bride would wear a ring of rosemary flowers and it was burned as incense. People believed rosemary improved health, memory, and could protect against airborne illnesses.