Lamiaceae
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
✓ Generally Safe
Caution in Pregnancy
Native to: Mediterranean
Also known as: Compass Plant, Polar Plant (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis)
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Parts Used
Leaf
Therapeutic Uses
Poor circulation, cognitive decline, hair loss (topical), indigestion, muscle pain (topical), liver support, low blood pressure.
Herbal Actions
Circulatory stimulant, cognitive enhancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, carminative, hepatoprotective
Active Constituents
1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), camphor, α-pinene, borneol, rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, carnosol, ursolic acid
Preparation Methods
☕ Herbal Tea🏺 Tincture⚗️ Essential Oil🛁 Herbal Bath
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 1–2 tsp dried herb per 250ml, steep 10 min, 2–3x daily |
| Tincture | 2–4 ml (1:5, 45% ethanol), 3x daily |
| Notes | For hair loss: rosemary essential oil (2%) in carrier oil applied to scalp daily — clinical trial shows equivalent to minoxidil after 6 months. Do not ingest essential oil. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Caution in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
Possible — consult doctor
Contraindications: Avoid high doses in epilepsy (camphor content). Therapeutic doses contraindicated in pregnancy (emmenagogue). May interact with anticoagulants and ACE inhibitors.
Side Effects: High doses may cause seizures (camphor). Essential oil toxic if ingested. Topically safe.