Rosemary

Rosemary has many uses, including culinary flavoring, hair and skin care, and natural insect repellent. In cooking, it can be used in dishes, infused into oils or vinegars, or used to make syrups and jellies. For health, rosemary is used to promote hair growth, improve cognitive function, aid digestion, and act as a flea repellent. It can also be used in crafts or as a home fragrance.  

Culinary uses

Add fresh or dried leaves to roasted chicken, soups, and stews.

Use whole sprigs to flavor and infuse oils, marinades, or grilling coals.

Make rosemary-infused oil, vinegar, or simple sugar.

Use it in baked goods like bread, cookies, or cakes.

Create infused honeys or jellies.

Use rosemary stems as skewers for grilling meats or vegetables. 

Health and beauty uses

Hair care: Create a hair rinse by boiling leaves in water, which is believed to improve hair growth. 

Cognitive function: Inhaling rosemary oil may improve memory and focus. 

Skin care: Use rosemary-infused water as a facial toner or a rinse after shampooing. 

Digestion: It's traditionally used for digestion problems like heartburn and gas. 

Circulation: Rosemary oil may help improve circulation in people with conditions like Raynaud's disease. 

Other uses

Insect repellent:

Place dried rosemary in small pouches to deter moths and other insects from stored clothes, or use as a natural flea repellent for pets.

Home fragrance:

Diffuse rosemary essential oil or add a few drops to a damp cloth for the dryer to freshen laundry.

Crafts:

Press fresh sprigs to glue on cards or use them as decoration for gifts and napkins. 

Caution

Consult a healthcare professional before using rosemary for medicinal purposes, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking other medications. 

High doses of rosemary may cause adverse effects, so it's important to use it in moderation.