Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
An aromatic culinary herb associated with memory and concentration, and used to stimulate digestion and circulation.
Traditional use (european-folk, biblical-near-eastern): An aromatic culinary herb associated with memory and concentration, and used to stimulate digestion and circulation.
An aromatic culinary herb associated with memory and concentration, and used to stimulate digestion and circulation.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An aromatic culinary herb associated with memory and concentration, and used to stimulate digestion and circulation.
Evidence strength: limited human.
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- Culinary amounts are safe; concentrated oil/high doses can be irritating and aren't for pregnancy.
- Medicinal doses in pregnancy
- Seizure disorders (high-dose oil)
Culinary amounts are safe; concentrated oil/high doses can be irritating and aren't for pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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