Originating from the Mediterranean region of the world, rosemary received its name due to its association with the Virgin Mary and affiliation with the divine feminine. It is a relatively easy-to-grow perennial shrub and is widely sold as a culinary herb in the U.S.

In folk medicine, rosemary is associated with improving memory, detoxifier, cold and flu remedy, and as a digestive tonic, the latter which likely accounts for its prolific culinary use.

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antispasmodic, astringent, bitter, carminative, cholagogue, circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, nervine.