Magical Secrets of Rosemary

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posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 30, 2002 7:35 am

filed under: Spirituality, Guidance, Natural Remedies, Self-Help

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Adapted from Earth Magic, by Claire Nahmad (Inner Traditions, 1994.

Most of us are familiar with the fragrant rosemary herb, whose name means “dew of the sea.” But did you know that it is said that where a healthy, hearty rosemary plant grows, there lives a strong woman?

Rosemary has been a favorite herb of Wise Ones for a very long time, with many magical uses that may be new to you. Learn some of the secrets of rosemary here:

Rosemary may be used fresh, dried, or as a pure essential oil. In dried form, it may be burned as incense. Both fresh and dried rosemary may be made into teas and infusions. It is a beneficent and kindly herb, indeed.

1. Rosemary is lucky for brides.

2. Rosemary is soothing and calming for funeral parties.

3. Rosemary is revivifying and stimulating for weary, nervous people.

4. Rosemary helps to banish low spirits.

5. Rosemary helps to clear the mind and improve memory, and will aid in dispelling drowsiness.

6. A rosemary sprig beneath your pillow will drive away troublesome dreams and anxious crowding thoughts.

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Monica May says
Jan 14, 2009 1:42 PM

Rosemary oil is a wonderful massage when mixed with a carier oil for tired legs due to varicose veins. Elevate legs and the veins shrink quite nicely.

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Catherine Mccarthy says
Aug 24, 2007 8:18 PM

asking for advice rec rosemary plants (outdoors=1 1/2 yrs old; great growth but some
branches are turning brown;dug 6+ in. and noted soil damp (Tx has lots of rain but not lately) I've pruned away brown branches...any thing else I can do at this time?

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Catherine Mccarthy says
Aug 15, 2007 1:22 PM

roemary plants are outdoors/1 1/2 yrs old; great growth but some branches are turning brown;;;HELP!

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