One of the more common cooking spices, rosemary has also been long employed as a medicinal remedy. The therapeutic benefits of rosemary were heralded by many of the seventeenth and eighteenth century English herbalists, and the essential oil has been in common use for more than a hundred years. In modern times, there are many aro-matherapists who view rosemary as a sort of heal-all remedy, good for many of the ailments that plague humankind and as a promoter of general health and well-being.
Planetary Influence: Sun
Secondary Planet: Mercury
Elemental Association: Fire
Secondary Element: Air
Zodiac Influence: Leo, Aries
Mental/Emotional Effects: Arouses memory
Healing Properties: Stimulant, liver and gall bladder treatment, aids in breathing, headache, colitis, diarrhea, treatment of burns— somewhat of a miracle remedy (some say it even cures baldness!)
Magical Properties: Promotes longevity, general well-being, and health