In this week's episode I discuss the popular herb, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)!

Discussion points and my favorite rosemary recipes are below. Enjoy!

History & Growing

Rosemary’s Taste

Parts of rosemary used medicinally

Rosemary’s Energetics

Rosemary’s Actions

Body Systems rosemary acts on

Ways to consume rosemary

Traditional Uses of rosemary

Current Uses of rosemary

When to reach for rosemary

Studies on rosemary

Dosage

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Associations

Citations:

- A Sprig of Rosemary, Angela Dunsby.

o https://www.johnmooremuseum.org/a-sprig-of-rosemary/

- Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, Andrew Chevallier

Recommended reading:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874113008003

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5054390/

Becca’s Herbal Hair Spritz:

- 1 part apple cider vinegar

- 1 part lemon juice

- 1 part water

- 20 drops rosemary essential oil

Combine ingredients in a amber glass spray bottle. Shake well before misting on hair after washing. No need to rinse. (Close your eyes, though, it will burn if you get some in your eyes!) For topical use only.

Easy Rosemary Hair Oil:

- ½ cup olive or sweet almond oil

- 20 drops rosemary essential oil

Combine in a dropper bottle. Shake well before using. Rub a penny to a quarter size of oil between palms and massage into scalp after washing. No need to rinse! For topical use only.