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.*