If we talk about rosemary officinalis, then, first of all, it is necessary to clarify that this is an evergreen shrub with narrow leaves and blue flowers. Its flowering occurs at the end of February, and this plant is widespread in warm regions, in particular in the Crimea, where it is often possible to observe how medicinal rosemary is used as a living "fence", enjoying not only the privacy obtained, but also a magical aroma.
Rosemary officinalis has taken a strong position in alternative medicine, where young leaves and shoots are used for productive treatment, which are collected mainly from the tops during the flowering period. The healing properties of rosemary make it popular in the treatment of a number of pathologies. It has anti-inflammatory and wound healing abilities, having a beneficial effect with low blood pressure, sexual weakness and general exhaustion. Craftsmen prepare an infusion of leaves and use it for rinsing with inflammation of the oral cavity, for compresses for serious damage to the skin and boils, for douching with whitening, for bathing with radiculitis and rheumatism.
One can safely say that rosemary is very useful, the healing properties of which are not limited to this. A decoction is also prepared from it, which is used in gynecology as an abortive remedy, as well as a remedy that causes menstruation. Rosemary is also useful for menopause, balancing the general condition, preventing headaches, nervous disorders, insomnia and depression. In addition, the systematic use of this medication helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and the number of monthly hemorrhages. It is important to understand that to future mothers this plant in any prepared form is categorically contraindicated.
In addition, you should not lose sight of the fact that rosemary is also used as a sedative for neurosis in the menopause, as well as for migraines, colds, gastrointestinal pathologies, as a choleretic, tonic and diuretic, and in a duet with lavender - hypertension, cerebral hemorrhage, with gastric colic. Rosemary officinalis also found its use in neuritis, thrombophlebitis and mumps.
Derivatives of this shrub are often a component of dietary nutrition for diabetes, pathological processes of the gallbladder and liver, and are also used to prevent myocardial infarction. Jam is made from the flowers of this plant, which helps with coughing and prevents the irreversible skin aging processes. This drug is an excellent stimulant of immunity, able to resist viral and colds infections, demonstrating its antitussive and emollient properties. Special preparations used in asthmatic relapses are made from leaves.
Summing up, we can say that rosemary officinalis has choleretic, anti-inflammatory, tonic, anti-depressive, wound healing, antioxidant abilities that are widely used in alternative medicine.
It is also necessary to focus on the fact that cosmetology is one of the areas of application of this natural component, since rosemary has a tonic effect on the skin, prevents the progression of cellulite, significantly corrects the figure, normalizes blood microcirculation and promotes productive rejuvenation.
So you can safely use this remedy for its intended purpose, but do not forget that rosemary is contraindicated in case of skin hypersensitivity, a tendency to allergic rashes, hypertension and epilepsy. Restrictions apply to young children.