• Lamiaceae 

Components

• Essential oils (cineol, alpha-pinol, camphor)
• Rosmarinic acid
• Carnosic acid
• Caffeic acid
• Tannins
• Bitter diterpenes
• Flavonoids

Parts used

• Leaves and flowers

Properties

• Antioxidant
• Anti-rheumatic
• Depurative
• Diuretic

Indications

Internal use

• Flatulence
• Coughing
• Prevention of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's
• Migraine
• Headaches
• Concentration problems
• Stomach ulcers
• Cystitis
• Blood clots (prevention)

External use

• Rheumatisms: arthritis, arthrosis

Side effects

• High dose: deep sleep, cramps, gastritis, blood in urine.
• External use in the form of essential oil and at high doses: skin rash after sun exposure possible.

Contraindications

• Not documented

Interactions

• Not documented

How to use

• Rosemary infusion
• Rosemary inhalation
• Rosemary ointment
• Rosemary essential oil
• Rosemary capsules
• Rosemary tincture
• Rosemary bath
• Rosemary poultice
• Rosemary decoction
• Rosemary mother tincture