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the Herb of Remembrance...
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Popular garden varieties
McConnel's Blue |
Pink Rosemary |
White Rosemary |
Rosemary Tuscany |
Creeping Rosemary |
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In the Garden
Growth Characteristics:
- Perennial, Evergreen, Frost hardy,
Varieties:
- McConnel's Blue :
- Upright growth habit with Blue flowers. Height ±1m Spread ±80 cm
- Pink :
- Upright growth habit with Pink flowers. Height ±1m Spread ±80 cm
- White :
- Upright growth habit with White flowers. Height ±1m Spread ±80 cm
- Tuscany :
- Very strong upright growth habit with soft blue flowers - ideal for kebab sticks. Height ±1.5m Spread ±80 cm
- Creeping :
- Cascading growth habit, ideal for hanging baskets. Height ±50cm Spread ±80 cm
Cultivation:
- Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting:
- Pick fresh leaves throughout the year,
Companion Planting:
- Vegetables: Plant with Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrots,
- Herbs: Plant with Sage,
- Do not plant with: Potatoes,
Repellant for:
- Cabbage Maggot, Cabbage moth, Mexican bean beetle, Mosquitoes, Slugs and Snails.
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Culinary use
Use freshly picked Rosemary leaves:
- Add in at the beginning of the cooking process and use sparingly due to its strong taste,
- Potatoes, Roast vegetables,
- Chicken, Game, Lamb, Veal,
- Use stripped stems as skewers for kebabs with meat and vegetables, strawberries
- French dishes, Italian dishes, Stews, Casseroles, Soups, Stuffing,
- Salad dressing, Sauces, Herb Butters, Marinades, Oils,
- Biscuits, Baked or Stewed Apples,
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Fragrance
- Rosemary has a strong uplifting fragrance to stimulate and invigorate,
- Dried leaves add fragrance to potpourri and insect-repellant sachets,
- Use it in a herbal bath to stimulate circulation and ease sore muscles,
- Use in Herbal Bath Smoothies,
- The fragrance stimulates concentration.
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Medicinal use
Rosemary may be beneficial in the following cases:
| Metabolism |
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| Nervous System |
- Improves memory,
- Stress: strengthens the adrenal system, which is weakened by stress,
- Neuralgia - will improve circulation in the affected area and encourage healing,
- Headaches, Migraine, Fainting, Mild Depression, nervous exhaustion,
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| Skin |
- Use as a rinse for dandruff and dry hair,
- Anti-microbial, use as a topical skin cleanser for infections and skin disorders,
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| Lymphatic System |
- Antiviral, Strengthens Immune system,
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| Respiratory System |
- Colds and influenza,
- Thins and eliminate congestion, particularly in the sinuses,
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| Cardiovascular System |
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| Liver |
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| Digestive system |
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| Musculo / Skeletal System |
- Arthritis, gout,
- Muscle cramps and pains,
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CAUTION:
- Not suitable to be taken internally in medicinal doses when pregnant.
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