Name:  Rosemary

Latin:  Rosmarinus officinals

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Family:  Mint

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Used for:  Anti-bacterial.  Circulatory system tonic.  Can be used in preparations to improve memory, focus, and concentration.  Also a known anti-inflammatory.   Can be used as a gentler stimulant than most, without agitating the system or exacerbating stress.  If you do not mind a more savory tea, and appreciate the flavour of rosemary, this can also be used to ameliorate some of the nastier medicinal herb flavours.

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Edibility:  Use as a spice for meats and garlic.  Also makes a nifty tea on its own, or a nice addition to lemon/limeade.

Growing:  Rosemary is a naturally drought tolerant plant.  One of the easiest ways to kill it outdoors is over watering or overly rich soil.  Rosemary actually prefers sandier, well drained soil.  However, when in a pot it cannot sprawl its roots out as it prefers.  You must keep the soil for a potted rosemary plant moist.  If it dries out entirely, there is little chance of salvaging it.  It is reported that it also really loves seaweed water.