Rosemary is a Dense, Evergreen Perennial Herb Native to The Mediterranean

Rosemary Flowers.

Parts Used

The small needle like leaves, sprigs, stems and flowers. The flowers have a milder flavor than the leaves. Rosemary is an important herbal medicine.

Grandma’s Cures.

Rosemary s believed to help cure the following:

Rosemary stimulates digestion, liver, and the gall bladder. Rosemary extract is believed to improve poor circulation. Rosemary ointments are used to help relieve nerve and rheumatic pains. Some recommend that rosemary should be added to baths to stimulate and warm the skin and to help relax the muscles.

Culinary Uses.

The flavor of Rosemary is strong and unsubtle; it is not diminished by long cooking, so use rosemary judiciously, even in slow-cooked stews. In Mediterranean cooking it is much used with vegetables ,fried in olive oil. In Italy rosemary is used in cooking veal. Whole sprigs are good in marinades, especially for lamb, and will give a smoky flavor when placed under meat or poultry being grilled or roasted.

Rosemary is good with apricots,cabbage, cream cheese, eggplant, eggs, fish, lamb, lentils, mushrooms, onions, oranges, pork, potatoes, poultry, rabbit, tomatoes, veal and winter squash. Rosemary can be used for syrup for desserts, summer drinks like lemonade.

Rosemary is an important herbal medicine and there are many ways to enjoy and consume it.