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Herb · Lamiaceae family

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Full sun 0.5–1.5 m × 0.4–1.2 m Flowers April–June Harvest May–August to −12 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1–2 gof dried leaves
steep5–15 min
how often2–3× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · rosemary

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedLeaf
mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloatingminor muscle and joint painminor peripheral circulation problems
Form

part: leaf

For: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly

What you use
Dried herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1–2 g of dried leaves in 150–250 ml of boiling water
How often
2–3× a day
Daily total
2–6 g a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1–2 g of dried leaves in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150–250 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

    10:00
  4. 4

    Drink 2–3× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating1–2 g of dried leaves in 150–250 ml of boiling water 2–3× a day · 2–6 g a day in total From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor
Bathat homepart: leaffor: minor muscle and joint pain, minor peripheral circulation problems50 g of dried leaves in 1 l of boiling water 2–3× a weekFrom 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 4 weeks → see a doctor Preparation: as a decoction or added directly to the bath · Water temperature: 35–38 °C · Bath time: 10–20 min
Children under 12: not recommended

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. — for: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating

If symptoms last longer than 4 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. — for: minor muscle and joint pain, minor peripheral circulation problems

Who should not use it

  • Children under 12: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • On broken or irritated skin

Cautions

  • Bile duct obstruction, cholangitis, liver disease, gallstones and other biliary disorders need medical supervision.
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
  • Joint pain with swelling, redness or fever should be examined by a doctor.
  • With skin inflammation, ulcers, sudden swelling of the legs, heart or kidney failure, or sudden leg pain at rest, see a doctor.
  • With high blood pressure, use a full hot bath with caution.
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This is not medical advice. More
This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

May–August
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Using the harvest · rosemary

From the bed to the kitchen.

What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.

Edible parts

leaves

What is in it

131kcal per 100 g raw edible portion
Folate109 µg · 55 %
Manganese0.96 mg · 48 %
Iron6.65 mg · 48 %
Calcium317 mg · 40 %
RI = reference intake for an adult (EU). Composition only, no health claims.

What to do with the harvest

Now, in a few days and for winter.

Right awayFresh sprigs with meat, potatoes and in bread.
For longer
  • Dry: hang bunches somewhere dark and airy; store the dry leaves in a closed jar.
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