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Medicinal
In traditional herbal medicine:
Rosemary is commonly grown in the herb garden as a domestic remedy, used especially as a tonic and pick-me-up when feeling depressed, mentally tired, nervous etc[238]. Research has shown that the plant is rich in volatile oils, flavanoids and phenolic acids, which are strongly antiseptic and anti-inflammatory[238].
http://www.pfaf.org, https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Rosmarinus+officinalis
Nomenclature
Previously grown as Salvia rosmarinus Prostratus Group which is a synonym
The Royal Horticultural Society https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/386334/salvia-rosmarinus-prostrata-group-(ro)/details
Other use
Salvia rosmarinus Prostratus Group Lamiaceae Rosemary. Woody perennial. Distribution: Mediterranean. Quincy (1718) commended the flowers for epilepsy, apoplexy, palsies, uterine obstruction, jaundice, gout, and syringed into the ear with warm water for dislodging wax. It is licensed for use in Traditional Herbal Medicines in the UK (UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)).
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes.
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Salvia rosmarinus Spenn. Prostrata Group
Family: LAMIACEAEGenus: Salvia
Species: rosmarinus Spenn.
Cultivar: Prostrata Group
Common names: Rosemary Prostrata Group
Distribution summary: Garden Origin
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Classical Europe & Middle East (M)
Flowering months: June, July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use