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Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary
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Overview

Digestive carminative support (gas, sluggish digestion); circulatory stimulant support; topical liniment-style use for sore muscles/joints (aligned with musculoskeletal tag and stimulant/anti-inflammatory actions).

Plant family

Lamiaceae

Parts used

Leaf

Actions

Stimulant · Carminative · Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory

Affinities

Nervous · Cardiovascular · Digestive · Musculoskeletal

Body systems

Nervous · Cardiovascular · Digestive · Musculoskeletal

Tissue states

Cold · Lax · Stagnant

Traditional use

Traditional European rosemary use for circulation, remembrance/mental clarity, and as an aromatic stimulant; external rubs/washes for aches and stiffness are common in tradition (not yet documented in this entry).

Current use

Digestive carminative support (gas, sluggish digestion); circulatory stimulant support; topical liniment-style use for sore muscles/joints (aligned with musculoskeletal tag and stimulant/anti-inflammatory actions).

Evidence notes

Blank shell entry; indications above are inferred from action/body-system tags. Add textbook/monograph notes for dosing/safety (especially pregnancy and hypertension cautions) when available.