ROSEMARY Rosmarinus officinalis . Labiatae.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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A cure-all.
Use as an insecticide.
Annual/biennial/Perennial Hardy Evergreen Perennial
Appearance The leaves are long, thin, hard and very aromatic. The flowers vary from white to purple.
Height 3-6ft/1-2ms
Growing Position Semi-shade or full sun in the middle of the bed.
Disease  
Fertiliser Light organic.
Propagation & soil Ask a friend for a cutting or buy a small plant and pot on. Well-drained light soil
General Information If you are lucky enough to have a huge bush in your garden, the larger twigs make perfect skewers and will add flavour to your meat on the barbecue.
Spring Buy two or three plants and rotate their use. Take some cuttings.
Summer Water well and repot your cuttings 
Autumn Bring the small plants in over the winter.
Winter  
Use Leaves.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Culinery and medicinal.
Areas of help All female ailments, blood, obesity and liver. Externally as a powerful insecticide and for bites and stings. Helpful in the fight against tumours and cancers. Headaches, blood pressure and menstrual pains.
Storage Use fresh or dried.
Specific Use
  • Standard tea used as an insecticide.
  • Add to lamb dishes
  • Place some leaves on their stalks in the barbecue to add flavour.
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Standard Tea

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