(rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is also called dew of the sea and Mary’s mantle. The symbol of friendship and remembrance, this evergreen shrub is said to bring luck and prevent witchcraft. It originated in the Mediterranean and is widely cultivated. Legend has it that rosemary flowers were white until the Virgin Mary hung her blue cloak over a rosemary bush; from that time on, they were blue. It is said the generic name derives from the Latin ros, “dew,” and marinus, “of the sea.” early herbalists believed wearing a sprig of rosemary could cure nervous ailments and restore youth, and the fragrant tea was thought to relieve flatulence, stimulate the heart, induce sleep, and alleviate headaches. Its rich scent makes it a favorite companion plant in vegetable gardens where it controls cabbage moths, bean beetles, carrot flies, and malaria mosquitoes.
Part used for tea: leaves, flowers.
Taste: piney and aromatic, like a fine incense. Good in combination with tansy.
Flowers, by infusion: 1 teaspoon of dried herb, or 3 teaspoons of fresh herb, to each cup of boiling water. Steep to taste.
Leaves, by infusion very strong: 1/2 teaspoon of dried or fresh herb for each cup of boiling water. Good with a little lemon or honey.
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