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ROSEMARY
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Rosemary can really
settle an upset stomach ... |
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ROSEMARY |
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Rosemary contains
potent antioxidants |
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Rosemary is a popular herb
in the kitchen as well as
the medicine cabinet.
It has a long history of use
in foods because it
stimulates digestion and
reduces spasms of the
gallbladder, stomach and
intestines. Rosemary
chemical components increase
the release of digestive
juices. Rosemary also
has anti-inflammatory
properties and can be used
for muscle and joint
injuries like athletic
injuries and arthritis. |
Rosemary
stimulates circulation
through the heart can
improve the symptoms of
heart disease.
Historically rosemary was
used topically as a wash or
gargle, for wounds and sores
and, as an inhalation,
during respiratory
infections. It has the
ability to prevent and fight
infections. Currently
research is being done on
rosemary as an antioxidant
for possible use in cancer
prevention and treatment.
Rosemary can be purchased as
dried herb, fresh herb,
encapsulated leaf or
essential oil. Dried
ground rosemary that is used
as a spice has less
medicinal value because the
essential oils are lost in
the drying process.
The essential oil is the
most potent form of the herb
and must be used cautiously
due to possible toxicity.
Externally rosemary can be
gargled, added to a bath or
used as a steam inhalation.
Rosemary, when used as a
spice, has very few side
effects. Most side
effects and cautions are
relevant only when rosemary
supplements are used.
Rosemary essential oil is
toxic in high doses.
Rosemary should not be used
in pregnancy because it may
lead to miscarriage.
Individuals who are at an
increased risk of stroke,
have active bleeding, blood
clotting disorders or those
who use blood thinners
should use should use
rosemary with caution. |
Rosemary–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Leaf and
oil. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Nausea,
indigestion,
diarrhea,
rheumatic
complaints,
poor
circulation,
infections. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Herb 4-6 g
daily. Oil
1-2 drops
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Rosemary,
garlic,
vitamin C,
bioflavinoids.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Rosemary
essential
oil is toxic
in high
doses.
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Rosemary
should not
be used in
pregnancy.
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Individuals
who are at
an increased
risk of
stroke, have
active
bleeding,
blood
clotting
disorders or
those who
use blood
thinners
should use
should use
rosemary
with
caution.
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