Rosemary, whose scientific name is Rosmarinus officinalis, it is a shrub easily found in the Mediterranean area and that proliferates in terrains of limestone origin. Its flowers are blue and give off a very pleasant aroma. The Romans called this plant rosmarinus, whose translation into Portuguese is "sea dew".
Branch of rosemary leaves.
As for the etymology, the word rosemary comes from the Arabic term al-iklyl. The name rosemary is often used to describe other plants, such as rosemary, which has similar characteristics. Despite this, these two plants belong to different genera, rosmarinus (in the case of rosemary) and lavandula (rosemary) and show differences with regard to the flower.
Rosemary is often used to decorate paths and is cultivated by people who are giving their first steps in the gardening world, as it is a shrub that is very resistant to pests and does not require much maintenance.
meaning of rosemary flower
THE rosemary flower it is associated with courage and faithfulness. Likewise, it means good cheer, confidence and spirituality. Their flowers convey a sense of well-being and for this reason they are often present at family gatherings.
The use of rosemary in the popular imagination
According to some popular beliefs, rosemary wards off envy, and when placed under a pillow, wards off bad dreams. There are also those who believe that if someone touches the person they love with rosemary, that person's love for that person will be eternal.
According to a legend of gypsy origin, rosemary has a divine characteristic, because it appeared by the for the first time near the stable where Jesus was born, in the precise spot where Mary poured the bath water from Jesus.
In cooking, rosemary is often used to prepare poultry, game, sausage, pork, sausage and roast potatoes. Some people also use rosemary in soups and sauces. In common dishes in the Mediterranean, in Italy, for example, rosemary is added to roasts of lamb, kid and veal. During the preparation of a barbecue, many people add rosemary to the burning charcoal, so that the meat has the special aroma of this plant.
Rosemary essential oil is often used in perfumery. In addition, some medicinal purposes of rosemary are also known, which was once used to combat typhoid fever. Infusions of this plant are used to calm coughs and stomach pains. Rosemary is also a muscle relaxant, strengthens the heart muscles and has the function of activating memory. For this reason, some scholars believe that hanging rosemary branches in places where children do schoolwork can help improve their memories.
"golden rosemary" is a famous children's song that talks about rosemary, which is often born without being planted by anyone.
