Rosemary Seed

Very popular seasoning herb. Given a warm, well-drained sunny position you can grow a fine aromatic hedge bedeckedwith pretty blue flowers in summer.

Has had a huge number of uses throughout history. Brides have worn wreaths of rosemary and it has been use as a protection in law courts from 'gaol fever'. It was also used as a defence against the plague and in Shakespeare's time it was used for topiary.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

A member of the mint family.

• Hardy.
• Evergreen perennial.
• Prefers a warm, well-drained sunny position.
• Keep out of cold winds.
• Likes a limy soil (this can be made by adding egg shells or wood ash).
• Reaches 6 feet (2 metres) tall.
• Flowers January-December with blue/violet-coloured flowers.
• If a plant gets messy, cut back after flowering, but do not cut into old wood otherwise it may die.
• Can be difficult to germinate.
• Sow in trays under glass mid-late spring (a minimum of 70F/21C is recommended).
• Can be grown in pots.
• If planting a hedge, we recommend positioning plants approx 12" (30 cm) apart.

• Culinary Uses
• Can be used to flavour stews and in particular lamb.
• Can be used to flavour potatoes and herb butter.
• Soaked in water the stems can be used as skewers.
• Can be chopped and added sparingly to salads.
• Flowers are edible.

• Medicinal Uses
• Can be used to treat rheumatism and circulation problems.
• Can ease symptoms of gout.
• Can aid fat digestion.
• Can stimulate and tone skin.
• Can relieve tiredness, nervous exhaustion and headaches.
• Can increase alertness.
• Can relieve water retention.
• Can stimulate your liver, leading to faster processing of toxins.
• Helps to cleanse your skin and dry itchy scalps.
• Has anti-bacterial properties.

• Other Uses.
• Used in pot pourri and herb pillows.
• Moth and insect repellent.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using.Avoid during pregnancy, when breast feeding and if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.