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Rosemary

FULL SUN

DRY SOIL

EDIBLE

SPRING / SUMMER

NameSalvia rosmarinus

Common nameRosemary

HabitatSunny, dry Mediterranean coasts and slopes

FlowerSmall pale-blue to violet flowers in short clusters

LeafNarrow, needle-like evergreen leaves with a dark-green top and silvery underside

FragranceYes, strongly aromatic, resinous and refreshing

Practical use

Tea

Honey

Soap

DIY: Rosemary infused oil for hair and skin

1 cup of good-quality olive oil
3 tablespoons of fresh (or 2 tablespoons of dried) rosemary sprigs
1 clean glass bottle with a lid

Gently bruise the rosemary sprigs to release their essential oils and place them in the jar.

Pour the olive oil over the sprigs so that they are fully submerged, close the jar tightly and leave it in a sunny spot for 10–14 days, shaking it occasionally.

Strain the oil into a clean bottle and store it in a cool, dark place. Use it as a scalp massage oil, a bath additive, or a natural skin oil.

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