Rosemary
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Name: Rosemary
Latin name: Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia rosmarinus
Family: Lamiaceae
Parts Used: Aerial parts
Taste: Pungent, slightly sweet, mildly bitter
Energetics: Warming, drying
Key actions: Circulatory stimulant, anxiolytic, nervine, antimicrobial, analgesic
Precautions/Contraindications:
If pregnant, do not consume more than a culinary amount
Rosemary is best known for her ability to stimulate the body’s circulation of blood. This allows for better circulation of oxygen, removal of blood impurities, and more blood flow through the peripherals, warming up cold, stiff joints.*