November 01, 2009

Monthly Essentials: November


Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area - but is widely in other parts of the world. The plant takes it's name from a Latin term meaning "sea dew." It's an evergreen shrub with small pale blue flowers. But it is the leaves and twigs that are used to draw the healing oil. Not only had Rosemary been shown to prevent aging of the brain and enhance memory -  and according to Botanical.com: The oil is also used externally as a rubefacient and is added to liniments as a fragrant stimulant. Sometimes known as Hungary Water - used for outward application to renovate the vitality of paralyzed limbs.  It was first invented for a Saint Elisabeth, Queen of Hungary -  who was said to have been completely cured by its continued use!

And that's just the tip of the Rosemary Twig! A whole LONG list of other possible uses are just a jump away!

Rosemary has been used through out history for so many reasons!

Acne, Arteriosclerosis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Candida, Cellulite, Circulation, Colds, Colitis, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Dysmenorrhea, Dyspepsia, Eczema, Fatigue, Flatulence, Flu, Fluid Retention, Gout, Hair (promotes growth) Headache, Hypertensive, Infections, Insect Repellent, Jaundice, Lice, Liver Problems, Low Blood Pressure, Muscle Pain, Neuralgia, Ovary Problems, Palpitations, Rheumatism, Scalp Stimulator, Sinusitis, Stress, Tachycardia,Varicose veins, Whooping Cough

All this help from one little member of the mint family!

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