Rosemary

Rosemary. Currently growing in Yellowhammer's herb garden.

YellowHammer's Restorative Rosemary Tea

1/4 sprig rosemary

small slice lemon

1/4 spoon honey

stick it in a cup with hot water.

A sprig of rosemary with crushed ice and a lemon slice goes well in Mead too.

Mixing any selection of fresh chopped herbs with a cup of tea is always good to refresh the mouth and senses. It seems to clear the head and aid digestion, but also has antiseptic properties, so goes well with honey too.

Modern herbalists recommend rosemary tea as a hair wash, as a mouthwash, as an insect-repellent, and as a rub for sore muscles. It is good for memory and head generally.

The dried sprigs, hung in a closet, are said to discourage moths from eating clothes. Companion planting enthusiasts claim that rosemary planted next to cabbage, beans, and carrots will help to repel cabbage moths, bean beetles, and carrot fly. Rosemary is also said to thrive in the presence of garden sage.

Rosemary, Sage and Lavender all make good smokers as an alternative to incense.

Tie in bundles like smudge stick when freshly cut mid morning. Then hang to dry if possible in paper bags.

If growing Rosemary, crop it mildly (no more than 1/4 sprigs available) post flowering. It grows anywhere, even dry soils.

Rosemary Oil infusion

• 1 cup olive oil
• 5 -6 fresh rosemary (each 5 inches long)

Directions:

1. Combine the oil and rosemary in a heavy small saucepan.
   Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
   Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
   Transfer the sprigs to a 4-ounce bottle or cruet.
   Add the oil and seal the lid.
   Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Isn’t it amazing the amount of natural healing nature provides us through herbs and other plants?