Rosemary

Plant2 traditions

overview

'There's rosemary, that's for remembrance,' says Ophelia. Rosemary was burned in sickrooms and hospitals to clear the air and was worn by students to strengthen memory. In modern practice it is the all-purpose substitute for almost any herb.

Uses

Protection
Cleansing
Memory and study
Love and loyalty

ritual

Working with it

Burn rosemary to cleanse a room, or tuck a sprig under your pillow to keep nightmares away. Rub a leaf between your fingers before study.

⚠ Safety note for Rosemary

ingredient_profile

Botanical name: Salvia rosmarinus
Planet: ☉︎ Sun
Element: Fire
Works for: Protection Purification Study Love Healing
Forms: leavesdried herbfresh herbessential oiltea
How to use: Burn as incense or loose herbFloor or door washRitual bathSachet or charm bagBrew (drinkable tea)Under the pillow

⚠ Safety

Avoid in pregnancy. Don't take it internally or use its oil while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Projective

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Where the traditions place it

Leo — Common practice
Moon — Agrippa
Sun — Common practice