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English Name: Rosemary
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
According to tradition, rosemary was brought to China from the Roman Empire during the reign of Wenti of the Wei Dynasty.
Medicinally, the herb is used for nervous, sick stomach, to clear the stomach of mucus, and to restore appetite and normal digestion.
Prepare as ordinary tea, add a pinch of ground ginger, and drink three or four cups daily. |
Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis
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 ROSEMARY
Taken internally, rosemary has been shown to relieve flatulence and colic, and stimulate bile release from the gallbladder. As a spice, it is a wonderful addition to salads and sauces. But a litde is all you need. Ingestion of large quantities can be toxic.
ST. JOHN'S WORT
Called nature's Prozac, St. John's wort has been around for centuries to heal wounds. It contains hypericin, a natural mood booster that also has germicidal and anti-inflammatory properties. It is available over the counter as dried leaves, flowers, tinctures, extract, oil, ointment, capsules, and prepared tea. |
Dr. Gary Null
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 Before exercise, use warming and stimulating oils, such as black pepper, rosemary, ginger, and sage. Additionally, eucalyptus helps to deepen breathing. After exercise, you can apply a blend of lemon, rosemary, and juniper. These help to carry away waste products and to ease any stiffness."
YOGA. Yoga prevents osteoporosis in four ways: it builds and fortifies bone mass; it keeps muscles strong and flexible; it improves posture; and it helps balance and coordination. |
Ben Davis
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| The rosemary wine was prepared as follows: a few twigs of rosemary (green or dried) were cut small, put into a bottle and wine poured over them; when it had stood two days, it might be drunk. When the bottle was empty, wine was once more poured on it; this "osemary wine removes, in a remarkable manner, all the watery stuff through the urine and the action of the bowels.
The priest was once more completely restored to health and able to fulfill his duties after a cure of only a few weeks.
Teeth and Gums Healed!
"I had a bad toothache," Father Kneipp recalled, "and consulted a dentist. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 Studies show that rosemary contains acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, substances that can block the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in mental function. Low levels of acetylcholine have been associated with normal age-related memory loss and with Alzheimer's disease. Studies of Alzheimer's patients are under way to determine if using rosemary oil in bath water or directly on the skin can slow down or even stop the progression of this disease.
Possible Benefits
May prevent normal cells from turning cancerous. Can help prevent memory loss. |
Gary Null
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| They focus on the natural antiinflammatory properties that are very common in herbs such as green tea, turmeric, rosemary, feverfew, and others. They conclude that because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with a reduced risk for several cancers, then natural plant antiinflammatories should be investigated as possible anticancer agents. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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 The reader is directed again to the books written by rosemary Gladstar, James Green, and Christopher Hobbs, listed in Suggested Reading.
Suppositories
Suppositories are designed to enable the insertion of remedies into the orifices of the body. While they can be shaped for insertion into the nose or ears, they are most commonly used for rectal or vaginal problems. They act as carriers for any herb that is appropriate to use in this context, and there are three general categories of these:
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Gary Null
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| A inch diced
'A cup red bell pepper, lA inch diced lA tsp fresh thyme, chopped
]A tsp fresh rosemary, chopped pinch ground cumin
1 tsp fresh cilantro, lightly chopped
'A cup Simple Vinaigrette #7 (see page 279)
Bake halibut in casserole dish with lid at 350° with wine and lemon juice for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Mix the remaining ingredients. This can be served warm or chilled. Top halibut with salsa and serve. |
| Simmer vegetable stock with tempeh, thyme, rosemary and mustard. Stir in arrowroot and return to a simmer. Add potatoes and onions to stock and place all into a casserole dish. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
FISH
TILAPIA WITH SEAWEED VINAIGRETTE
(Serves 2)
2 each 6-oz tilapia fillets
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
'/2 cup Wakame Vinaigrette (see page 277)
In a nonstick saute pan lightly sear tilapia fillets and shiitakes. You may need to rub a light layer of safflower oil on the pan. Flip the filets and top with vinaigrette. Turn heat on low and cover for 5 minutes. |
| Remove onions and toss them with rosemary and Aloe Vera Vinaigrette; serve.
BRAISED CELERY (Serves 2) lh head celery, cut into 4-inch-long pieces
2 cups vegetable stock I T curry powder
1 tsp cumin seeds lh tsp celery seeds 1 sprig thyme 1 bay leaf
4 peeled garlic cloves cut in half
Toss all ingredients and place in a casserole dish with lid. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Serve immediately. This makes a great leftover.
YUKON POTATO AND TEMPEH STEW (Serves 2)
/ package (8 oz) tempeh
1 lb Yukon potatoes, 'A inch slices
3 cups vegetable stock
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Eric R. Braverman
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 Finish with hazelnut herbal tea.
HEALTHY 4 oz. steamed green soybeans (edamame); 1 slice tofu SNACKS cheese; a boiled egg with 2 oz. carrots; 4 stalks celery with 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 2 oz. caviar on
1 slice whole-wheat or rye toast.
Our patient Nancy's thirty-five pounds of excess weight were the result of her low mood—she would eat to comfort herself—and her fat cravings. Substituting low-fat choline-rich foods at every meal eliminated her cravings and improved her mood.
VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS
When we are healthy, we can get enough choline from the foods we eat. |
Patricia Bragg and Paul C. Bragg
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 Carrot, cauliflower, rosemary 7 6. Apple, carrot, radish, ginger
17. Apple, pineapple and mint
18. Apple, papaya and grapes
7 9. Papaya, cranberries and apple
20. Leafy greens, broccoli, apple
21. Crape, cherry and apple
22. Watermelon (include seeds)
Juicing has come a long way since Paul C. Bragg imported^ the first hand operated vegetable-fruit juicer from Germany and introduced juice therapy to America. Before this, juice was pressed by hand using cheesecloth. Juices V^are now considered an ideal health beverage worldwide!JJ
Fruit bears the closest relation to light. |
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
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 Roast Turkey with Herb Rub
Ingredients:
I tablespoon ground pepper I ]h teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped, or I ]li tablespoons dried rosemary
One 18-to-20-pound turkey Fresh herb sprigs (optional) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, or I l/i tablespoons dried thyme
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped, or I ]li tablespoons dried tarragon
Directions:
Mix herbs, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Pat turkey with paper towels until dry. Place on rack ser in a large roasting pan. |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Miso-Vegetable Soup Rinse 1-2 c. arame seaweed and soak in water for 10 minutes; saute 2 cloves garlic, 3 diced celery stalks and 1 -2 diced carrots in applesauce, lecithin, and water; add 1 onion or4-5 scallions, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp. basil, 1I A tsp. ginger, 1 tbs. tamari, pinch cayenne, 2 tbs. fresh parsley, and the seaweed, with 5 cups water; bring to a boil, then to a gentle simmer in 20 minutes; add 2-3 tbs. miso, and spirulina if desired. |
Andrew Pengelly
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 Borneol is found in rosemary oil—Rosmarinus officinalis (Lamiaceae). Santalol from heartwood of sandalwood—Santalum album, S. spicatum (Santa-laceae)—is a sesquiterpene alcohol.
Aldehydes
Aldehydes are highly reactive compounds in which one hydrogen atom is bonded to a carbonyl group at the end of a hydrocarbon chain. Monoterpene aldehydes such as those found in citrus oils correspond to their respective alcohol; note their names end in 'al', hence: geraniol, citronellol (alcohols); geranial, citronellal (aldehydes). ch, ch, o
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Gary Null
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| SOUPS
CELERY ROOT AND LENTIL SOUP (Serves 4)
'A cup lentils, washed and drained
1 cup celery root, V2 inch diced
6 cups vegetable stock
'A cup onions, lA inch diced
'A cup celery, 'A inch diced
'A cup carrots, 'A inch diced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Place all ingredients in a soup pot with a lid. Simmer until lentils are tender. Puree in a blender or leave chunky. Or you may blend half and leave half whole and mix them.
ROASTED TOMATO SOUP (Serves 4)
2 lbs tomatoes, washed and stemmed 'A cup vegetable stock
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Walter Last
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 Stimulate the liver with bitter teas; use half a cup after meals; or take capsules of centaury, dandelion, devil's claw, gentian, goldenseal, or rosemary. Also do the herbal parasite cure. With hepatitis, use the therapy for viral infection in Infections and Inflammations above.
With persistent problems, continue with the castor-oil liver packs. Also effective are reflexology, ear acupuncture, and acupuncture meridian therapy. |
Earl Mindell
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 Used externally in an ointment, rosemary leaves may soothe rheumatism aches, sprains, wounds, bruises, and eczema. Taken internally, in the proper preparation, it can relieve flatulence, colic, and upset stomach.
CAUTION: rosemary can be toxic in large quantities.
151. Saint John's Wort
Called nature's Prozac™, St. John's wort has been around for centuries to heal wounds. It contains hypericin, a natural mood-booster that also has germicidal and anti-inflammatory properties. |
Prevention Magazine
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 L e m o n - Kp s e m a ky Dkessjng
Place the rosemary and garlic on a cutting board. Lightly crush both with the side of a heavy knife. Place the rosemary, garlic, and lemon rind in a clean bottle with a tight-fitting cap. Pour in the oil and lemon juice. Cap the bottle and shake well. Refrigerate if not using right away. Shake before serving.
Makes 1 cup
Cook's Note: Pure olive oil will make a dressing with a mild olive flavor. For a more assertive olive flavor, you can use a mixture of half extra-virgin olive oil and half pure olive oil. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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 Cumberland rosemary - E. parts of Ky. & Tenn. - resemble those of rosemary {Rosmarinus officinalis) in shape and odor.
Endangered species: C. brevifolia, glabra, grandiflora - all Fla. - and verticillata (m.a.).
Cunila (B 4) Dittany
Latin name of some species of Lamiaceae.
E. U.S. & Mex.
The leaves are aromatic. Those of C. origanoides - E. U.S. - and longiflora -Mex. - have been used as an herb or for making tea.
The powdered leaves of the former species were used as an insecticide.
Glechoma hederacea (D 2) Ground Ivy (•= Glecoma h. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| NF formula - capryllic acid, grapefruit seed extract, beta-carotene, rosemary, thymus vulgaris, glutamic acid).
Research review:
• Grapefruit seed extract significantly inhibits commonly pathogenic bacteria while reserving the normal flora.60
• Constituents of rosemary found to be effective HIV protease inhibitors.61
Butyric acid
Dosage: 2 caps t.i.d. with meals. Research review:
• Butyric acid is a source of energy for colonic epithelial cells which are critical in mucosal immunity.62
• It acts therapeutically in the treatment of colitis. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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 When rosemary met Dick, the first words out of her mouth were "I really don't know why I'm here. I've been to internists, shrinks, nutritionists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, homeopaths—you name it. One doctor told me that I have chronic fatigue syndrome; another said that it's fibromyalgia. But no matter what treatment they prescribed, I still felt so wiped out that I couldn't think straight. I'd say that you are my last hope, only I don't have much hope left. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 EEG analysis, a self-rated mood scale (profile of mood states = POMS), and a cognitive performance test (math computations). The lavender group showed increased beta power in the EEG, had a more relaxed and less depressed mood in the POMS, and performed the math computations faster and more accurately. The rosemary group showed decreased beta power in the EEG, and they were only faster but not more accurate in completing the math computations.
In a study conducted by Vernet-Maury et al. |
Ruth Winter
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 GARDEN rosemary OIL • See rosemary Extract. GARDENOL • See a-Methylbenzyl Acetate.
GARLIC EXTRACT • An extract from Allium sativum, a yellowish liquid with a strong odor used in fruit and garlic flavorings. Garlic is a member of the onion family and was cultivated in Egypt from earliest times and known in China more than two thousand years ago. Garlic contains lots of potassium, fluorine, sulfur, phosphorus, vitamins A and C, as well as seventy-five different sulfur compounds. In addition it contains quercetin, cyanidin, and bioflavonoids (see all). |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 Oregano, 30 drops of liquid extract daily, or rosemary oil, 20-40 drops of tincture daily.
• Olive leaf extract, one to two 500-mg capsules daily.
• Fish oil: Take a high-concentrated supplement providing at least 1000 mg of DHA, 400 mg of EPA, and 900 mg of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) daily.
• Monolaurin, one to two 300-mg capsules.
• Grapefruit seed extract, one to three 125-mg capsules daily, or green tea exttact, five to seven capsules daily.
• Echinacea, one to two 250-mg capsules daily.
4. Support recovery by taking an antioxidant formula that will neutralize free-radical damage. |
Rebecca Wood
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 Use With its pinelike, camphor flavor, rosemary is more potent than most herbs and a little rosemary seasons chicken, lamb, and pork, and it often is added to breads, black olives, and biscuits. Its flavor is not reduced with cooking. It is available fresh and dried.
See Herbs and Spices.
Royal Mandarin See Temple Orange. Rucola See Arugula. Runner Bean See Green Bean.
Russian Kale See Kale.
RUTABAGA
Swede, Swedish Turnip
(Brassica napus napobrassica)
Rutabaga, a turniplike vegetable, is probably a cross between a wild cabbage and a turnip. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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| That's why people like rosemary, who once might have been diagnosed with neurasthenia, now are told that they suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia—diagnoses that can be just as vague and difficult to establish with certainty. Sometimes the source of persistent fatigue is subsyndromal or low-level depression, which frequently goes undiagnosed.
No matter what its name, the condition once known as neurasthenia is widespread. In fact, in many other countries, it still is a viable diagnosis. |
Walter Last
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| Inhale these for sinusitis: cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus, lavender, pine, rosemary, or thyme. For inflammatory sinus and breathing problems: Inhale vapor of eucalyptus oil during the night (keep some in a flat container close to the bed). For sore throat, gargle with lemon, geranium, hyssop, sage, and thyme. As an internal antiseptic, use diluted tea tree oil. Add a few drops to a small jar or bottle half filled with water, shake vigorously for a few seconds, and then try a drop on the tongue. If this is not irritating or unpleasant, you can ingest the rest. |
| For muscle strengthening, use agrimony, juniper berries, and rosemary; also use devil's claw and tonifying herbs such as ginseng; do the herbal parasite cure. additional therapies: Concentrate on the thymus gland, try cabbage leaf and castor-oil packs; tap the top of the breastbone with your fingers (see thymus under Infections and Inflammations). Tape a tablet of chelated manganese in the hollow at the top of the breastbone. Do spinal tapping, especially at the base of the neck (C7 and Dl). Remove dead teeth and replace mercury amalgam fillings. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
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 If you wish, add a tiny amount, a few drops, of an essential oil, such as lavender, rosemary, or rosewood. Do not overuse the essential oil either, and be sure to choose something you associate with good memories and that brings you strength. the nerves, especially the longest nerves of the body, in the legs. As a result, you may not feel damage or injury to your feet that may have occurred during the day. As well, tiny arteries carrying immune cells to the periphery of the tSf Feet ow, focus on your feet. |
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