Rosemary has been used as a spice and medicinal plant since ancient times. Its healing action was known to the ancient peoples, who said that the gods preferred wreaths of rosemary instead of gold.

The Romans dedicated the plant to the goddess Venus, and adorned her statues with it.

The Romans and Arabs believed that it drove away evil spirits and all diseases. There are some German and Dalmatian songs dedicated to rosemary, which brings health and happiness to the one who dabbles with it. The leaves of the plant are used as a spice and medicinal plant. Its green parts have a pleasant smell and a tangy taste. His homeland is the lands around the Mediterranean Sea.

Rosemary essential oil is colorless or yellowish in color, with a camphorous odor and a bitter, slightly cooling taste. It contains cineole, borneol, pinene, camphor, etc.

Both the essential oil and the leaves of rosemary cause the release of secretions in the stomach and intestines, enhance bile secretion. They are antimicrobial, diuretic and tonic.

Rosemary as a spice is used in the preparation of many dishes. It is combined with bay leaf, black pepper, juniper, onion, garlic. It suppresses the milder spices such as tarragon, basil, parsley, etc.

Rosemary is an old remedy that is used for irregular menstrual cycles, to soothe stomach pains, against gas in the stomach and intestines, to improve appetite.

It is also used for cardiac neurosis, asthma, cough, and in the form of patches - for rheumatism.

Once extracted, it is taken as follows: 1 teaspoon of finely grated dried rosemary is poured with 200 ml of boiling water, soaked for 4 hours in a well-closed container, strained, divided into 2 parts and drunk in the morning and evening on an empty stomach.

Rosemary has a disinfecting effect on wounds in the form of baths. A gauze bag with 50 ml of fresh rosemary is placed in the water before the bath.

It is not recommended during pregnancy because it can cause blood to enter the pelvic area and hence cause an abortion.

Where to buy Rosemary?

You can find Rosemary products in "Zdravnitza".

You can place your order online. We deliver our products to products in Bulgaria, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Israel and Thailand.

You can also buy rosemary on the local stores of "Zdravnitza":

Health store "Zdravnitza"
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
23 Neofit Rilski str.

Health store "Zdravnitza"
1303 Sofia, Bulgaria
74 Odrin str.