Rosemary was believed in early times to keep witches and evil powers at bay. A sprig of it placed under the pillow was thought to have the power to prevent the sleeper from having nightmares, and a sprig worn on the clothing was meant to bring luck and success. It was thought of as being an antidote to the bubonic plague.
Rosemary tea was used to cure headaches, colds and asthma. Colic and flatulence were treated with it. It was used as an expectorant to clear phlegm, and it was used to bring down fevers and induce perspiration.
It was also used as a remedy for nervous disorders and for treating depression. Listlessness was also treated with rosemary.
Rosemary was used to stimulate the circulation and in the treatment of blood pressure, especially low blood pressure. It was also used to stimulate the appetite, to improve brain activity and to increase concentration. The herb was also thought to slow down the aging process.
Rosemary was considered to be a diuretic, and was used as a remedy for arthritis and gout and to improve liver function.
Externally, rosemary oil was used to rub into inflamed joints to relieve the pain and to rub into the temples to cure headaches. Skin infections such as scabies were thought to respond to treatment by an external application of rosemary oil. Bleeding gums were claimed to be cured by a mouthwash made from it, and, when used as a scalp rub, it was thought to prevent hair from falling out.
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