The Sacred Plant of Rosemary

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The Sacred Plant of Rosemary

 

By Debra Mauldin, Certified Aromatherapist

 

The sacred plant of Rosemary is truly an all-purpose magickal herb of great

power. Rosemary is one

of the earliest plants used for food, medicine, and magic. It is a beautiful

plant to grow and a

most necessary essential oil for every home. Traditionally associated with

'remembrance', Rosemary

has been used at weddings and funerals for centuries. To the English,

Rosemary was the symbol of

love and marriage. Brides would adorn their veils with it. In Asia, people

planted Rosemary on

graves in the hope that their ancestors would remember the bond between them

and continue to give

guidance after death. Rosemary emits powerful cleansing and purifying

vibrations. The ancient

Egyptians were the first to burn Rosemary as a cleansing incense. It was

used in the Middle Ages

to drive away evil spirits and protect against the plague. In the

European Tyrol, Rosemary was among the fragrant plants used to fumigate and

cleanse houses during

the May Day Festival.

 

Rosemary is excellent for mental fatigue and poor memory. It promotes

clarity, concentration, and

awareness. In ancient Greece, students wore Rosemary in their hair during

exams.

 

" Against weakness of the brain and coldness thereof, set rosemary in wine

and let the patient

receive the smoke at his nose and keep his head warm. " (The Grete Herball,

1526)

 

Some of the most interesting characters in our history used nature's

essential oils as perfumes.

Chardin, Napoleon's perfumer, recorded the use of 162 bottles of Rosemary

Eau de Cologne in the

first 3 months of 1806. Reportedly, Napoleon used Rosemary for its vitality

restoring properties,

its highly antiseptic qualities, and its brain stimulating properties.

 

Queen Elizabeth of Hungary used Rosemary in her famous toilet water,

" Hungary Water " , produced in

1370. Rosemary was reportedly the important ingredient that helped her

retain her beautiful

appearance into old age. Sometimes called Compass Weed, Dew of the Sea, Elf

Leaf, Guardrob, or

Incensier, Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean Region and thrives along

the coast of the

Mediterranean Sea. It is the main ingredient in many Celtic recipes and is

grown in the garden to

attract Elves and Faery Folk. Rosemary is associated with the Sun and Fire.

 

A small shrub with pale blue flowers, the Rosemary plant has glandular

hairs, glandular cells, and

glandular scales on its surface; multi-cell pockets full of oil. The

essential oil is steam

distilled from the leaves and flowers, and has a powerful camphoraceous,

woody, herbaceous scent.

Rosemary is one of the few plants that are suitable for tincturing, when

dried.

 

Rosemary adds green, pine scents to a fragrance. It is a base note in

Guerlain's " Eau de Cologne

Imperiale " and combined with Lavender in " Egoiste Ptaltinum " (Chanel) and

" Cool Water " (Davidoff).

 

Uses

 

Rosemary is royal in stature. It stimulates sensitivity, increases

creativity by lifting

exhaustion, and philosophically awakens the heart. The Rosemary plant spills

forth its fragrance

in the midday sun. The aroma enables the human spirit to clear the mind and

open blocked passages

in the body allowing it to tap into the universal mind to receive and

understand the assistance

being sent forth from wiser beings. This brings the human spirit inner peace

and contentment

allowing us to remember who we are and perform the tasks needed on our

spiritual path and assist

others if we are asked. Used since antiquity to improve and strengthen

memory, Rosemary is now

known to reduce headaches, increase circulation, and stimulate digestion.

Massage a couple of

drops of Rosemary Essential Oil onto the temples to restore clarity.

 

Use Rosemary as an herb or oil in the bath to revitalize and refresh. Unlike

coffee and other

stimulants, Rosemary doesn't deplete energy, but provides a much needed

lift.

 

Essential Oil of Rosemary used in a massage oil alleviates water retention,

promotes circulation,

and breaks down cellulite. The inner thighs respond well to Rosemary Massage

Oil and will produce

results when used at least once a day for at least a week.

 

Being protein in nature, the hair readily absorbs pure essential oils.

Rosemary stimulates the

scalp and promotes hair growth. It prevents dandruff and hair loss while

adding suppleness and

shine to the hair.

 

To attract love, add a few drops of Rosemary to your shampoo or final rinse.

Place Rosemary

beneath your pillow to drive away nightmares. Hang sprigs of Rosemary on the

porch to protect

against thieves.

 

Mix Rosemary with Juniper Berries for a healing potion. Wrap leaves of

Rosemary, bound in linen,

to the right arm to dispel depression. For scrying, burn dried Rosemary on

charcoal and watch the

smoke as you inhale the aroma and concentrate on a question.

 

To restore an ailing friendship, cut stems from a Rosemary plant and keep

some for yourself, while

giving the rest to the person whose friendship you want to keep. Cook your

friend a meal that

includes Rosemary. As you prepare the food, concentrate on the person and

the aspects of the

friendship you want to maintain. Rosmarinus officinalis is truly a sacred,

versatile, and magickal

plant.

 

 

--

Diana Gonzalez

 

 

 

 

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is

carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a

life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

-Unknown