Rosemary Dried Herb

Rosmarinus officinalis L.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a fragrant, woody, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is cultivated in many European countries and the United States. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks: Rosemary was considered sacred and used in cosmetics, and was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. Brides wore rosemary crowns to symbolize love and fidelity, and students made rosemary crowns to improve their memory when studying. The ancient Greeks would burn rosemary or place sprigs of it around doors to ward off evil spirits.

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Class 2b.

Duke, J. A. 1985. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, Florida, CRC Press, Inc.