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ROZEMARIJN, Rosmarinus officinalis |
| Parts used: Herb including the twigs |
| Constituents: Volatile oils, Tannins, Bitter principle, Flavonoids, Phenolic
acids, Salicylate is more than 100 mcg. per mL |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Stimulant
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To Nervous, Heart, Circulatory system; Hypertension
headaches, migraines, Hypotension, poor circulation, poor concentration,
nerve weakness and depression, liver congestion, cardiac deficiency,
oestrogen deficiency |
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Tonic
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Carminative
Anodyne
Analgesic mild
Anti-spasmodic
Anti-microbial
Rubefacient |
Heart and blood vessels. Stimulates hair follicles, fatigue, liver cirrhosis Adrenal,
spleen en pancreas deficiency, hypo/hyper-glycaemia
Inhibits complement activation and subsequent Hypotension and thrombocytopenia and
thromboxane release Inhibits DNA being used by cancer
Dyspepsia, indigestion, colic, flatulence, anaemia
Sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatic pain
Chronic bronchitis, acute sinusitis
Infections in general, candidiasis, lice
Externally as a rinse for baldness and dandruff +Borax
And; bitter, hepatoprotective, anti-ulcerogenic, choleretic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, antibacterial, anti-fungal (ref. PhytoMed issue 8) |
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| Herbal extract,
15-30mL per week |
| Energetics: Warm, pungent, sweet, dry. Dosha: VK-P+ |
| Meridians: Lung, spleen, heart, liver, kidney |
| Contraindications: Hypertension, Pregnancy – Emmenagogue |
Use in magic:
-infusion is used to wash hands before healing work
-burned on charcoal to rid an area of negative energy
-also in a incense with juniper berries to promote healing and prevent airborne infections in a sick-room
-also burned for visions in answer to questions
-placed beneath the pillow to ensure good sleep and pleasant dreams
-used on occasions where clear memory is important
-infusion is used to wash hands before healing work |
Use in personal growth:
-clears the head of fears and helps us go forward in trust
-helps one ground the energy of the Sun through our hearts into the Earth |
| Essential oil liniment: for myalgia, sciatica, and neuralgia.
Essential oil diluted: externally for dandruff, baldness and psoriasis |
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