lastregaviama:
Rosemary has many magical uses. It is ruled by the sun, giving it masculine energy, and associating it with the element of fire. When burned, this plant emits very powerful cleansing and purifying energy. Some people cleanse an area for ritual(or before divination) by using rosemary to flick about droplets of salted water.Rosemary essential oil is excellent for the scalp. Some even believe it can help retard or reverse hair loss. Others use the oil to aid memory or ease the pain of headaches. For these purposes the oil need only be sniffed.Other energies include protection and love. Rosemary was considered to be the flower of Mount Olympus, home of the gods.Add rosemary to protective foods, especially those that also include tomatoes. Drinking rosemary tea to increase mental alertness and the ability to think clearly. Add it to food for the same purpose. Rosemary is also useful in diets designed to maintain good health and to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. It is also added to love-inducing foods (as is the tomato), and used for remembrance.
(Source: brujabotanica)
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