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Benefits Of Rosemary

Updated: Apr 3

Scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis

common name: Dew of the sea, Sea dew, Elf leaf, Guardrobe, Incensier, Compass weed, Polar plant

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae (Mint)

Rosemary, also known as Rosmarinus officinalis, is a beautiful evergreen shrub with 1-inch long, needle-like leaves with clusters of white/pale blue flowers that blossom during winter and spring native to the Mediterranean (1). Rosemary has been used for its many medicinal purposes in the Mediterranean region for many years and has since been cultivated around the world (2).


Benefits of Rosemary

Contraindications & Interactions