Rosemary — FarmPal
Far more than a kitchen herb rosemary is a powerful circulatory stimulant and cognitive enhancer. Traditionally the herb of remembrance, modern research confirms its memory-boosting properties.
Medicinal Properties
Parts Used
Traditional Uses
- •Memory and concentration
- •Poor circulation (cold hands/feet)
- •Tension headaches
- •Digestive support
- •Hair growth stimulation
- •Muscle pain and stiffness
Preparations
Steep 1-2 teaspoons fresh or dried rosemary in 8 oz hot water for 10 minutes. Cover.
Dosage: 1-3 cups daily for cognitive support and digestion
Make strong tea (4 tbsp per quart), cool completely. Pour over hair after washing.
Dosage: Use 2-3 times weekly to stimulate hair growth and reduce dandruff
Fill jar with dried rosemary, cover with olive oil. Infuse 4-6 weeks.
Dosage: Massage into scalp, sore muscles, or joints as needed
Harvesting Guide
Timing: Harvest anytime during growing season. Best flavor before flowering.
Method: Snip stems, leaving at least 2/3 of plant intact.
Drying: Bundle and hang, or lay on screens. Dries quickly.
⚠️ Cautions
- •Safe in culinary amounts for everyone
- •Medicinal doses may raise blood pressure slightly
- •Avoid large medicinal doses during pregnancy
- •May interact with blood-thinning medications at high doses