{"product_id":"rosemary","title":"Rosemary","description":"\u003c!-- REC herb profile: Rosemary --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rec-herb-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)\u003c\/em\u003e · Leaf, Flowering top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA resinous evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean coast, sharply aromatic and holding its scent for years after drying. Rosemary carries an unusually stable body of folklore across Europe: remembrance, fidelity, protection of the household, and the honouring of the dead. It was carried at both weddings and funerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagical Intentions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remembrance, Protection, Purification, Clarity, Fidelity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Qualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remembrance, Protection, Purification, Clarity, Fidelity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary Correspondence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun (Culpeper); Mercury in some memory-focused practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstrological Correspondence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leo, Aries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeities or sacred figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian folk tradition; with Aphrodite in later Greco-Roman attribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagical Correspondences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe herb of memory and of the honoured dead — used to mark what should not be forgotten. Commonly worked into remembrance rites, threshold protection, and workings intended to sharpen focus or clear muddled thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorrespondence Notes:\u003c\/em\u003e Culpeper places Rosemary firmly under the Sun and Aries. The Mercury attribution is a later association drawn from its memory correspondence rather than from the classical herbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetaphysical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe herb of memory and of the honoured dead — used to mark what should not be forgotten. Commonly worked into remembrance rites, threshold protection, and workings intended to sharpen focus or clear muddled thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanetary and Astrological ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun (Culpeper); Mercury in some memory-focused practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leo, Aries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulpeper places Rosemary firmly under the Sun and Aries. The Mercury attribution is a later association drawn from its memory correspondence rather than from the classical herbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional and Historical herbal use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong recorded in Mediterranean and European practice as a culinary herb and as a strewing and fumigating herb in sickrooms. Traditionally associated with memory, an association attested from classical antiquity onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence snapshot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional use only; preliminary research exists for some preparations but is not established for this product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWays to work with Rosemary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRitual:\u003c\/strong\u003e burned or laid at a threshold; carried in remembrance work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncense\u003c\/strong\u003e: burns cleanly with a strong resinous aroma; use loose on charcoal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharm, sachet, or altar\u003c\/strong\u003e: placed in a remembrance sachet or hung in the home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath or body\u003c\/strong\u003e: infused as a hair or foot rinse in traditional practice; patch test first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary or tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not sold for internal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and Cautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid medicinal quantities during pregnancy; culinary amounts are traditionally considered acceptable, but this product is not sold for internal use. Use caution with epilepsy or seizure disorders, particularly with the essential oil. May interact with anticoagulant medication. Undiluted essential oil can irritate skin — this listing covers dried plant material, not oil. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ritual and external use only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from children and pets. Do not ingest unless this listing explicitly states that the product is sold for internal use. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before internal use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, managing a health condition, or preparing an herb for a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSalvia rosmarinus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable plant parts and forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf, Flowering top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Rosemary (see selected variant for exact plant part and form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical and metaphysical correspondences describe folklore, spiritual traditions, and personal practices; results are not guaranteed. Historical or traditional herbal use is not the same as proven medical effectiveness. This information is educational and is not medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monterey Bay herbs","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 oz \/ Aerial parts","offer_id":45925799362620,"sku":"BHRosemary.25","price":0.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz \/ Aerial parts","offer_id":45925799428156,"sku":"BHRosemary.5","price":1.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz \/ Aerial parts","offer_id":45925799493692,"sku":"BHRosemary1","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/5622\/files\/9fa1211a20b53bc3fae687d5ed0239fb.jpg?v=1785095467","url":"https:\/\/www.mgapothecary.com\/products\/rosemary","provider":"The Midnight Garden Apothecary \/ Raven's Eye Consulting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}