Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis	Antibiotic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, sedative, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary.	Single product	Nov. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Rosemary, Old Man, Compass-Weed. Parts Used: Leaves. Historical Uses: Rosemary is a widely used culinary spice and has been employed in traditional medicine for its astringent, tonic, carminative, antispasmodic and diaphoretic properties.1 It has also served to treat headache, nervous tension, irregular menses and feminine disorders.2 Rosemary extracts have been reported to have antioxidant properties.1 It was found useful in cases of stomach disorders and biliary tract insufficiency.2 As a diuretic, it has been employed to ease lower back complaints caused by kidney disorders. Rosemary preparations are claimed to prevent baldness and help hair regain its natural color.2,3 Taken internally or applied externally, Rosemary has been said to improve chronic circulation weakness. Frequent baths in Rosemary, have been reported by herbalists to give a new lease on life to elderly, anemic sufferers, the depressed, those with nerve pains and convalescents.3 Externally, the extract is known to relieve muscular, joint and rheumatic pains.2 Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy. Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive use. Dosage: 20 to 40 drops three to four times per day. In the bath water, mix 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon. For the scalp, 20 to 40 drops applied directly each night. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.262 3 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.165

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.