Lavender – History

Lavender has been valued by human societies for more than 2,500 years. Traces of lavender were reportedly discovered inside the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, suggesting that the plant was valued in burial rites as well as in everyday life. The plant is...

Lavender – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion Used as a sedative for headache For diarrhoea As an antiseptic To boost circulation To bathe in As a Decoction The lavender buds were placed in a jar and toped with vinegar and used for aches and pains and bruises Dried Left in drawers and cupboards to...

Medicinal Uses and Aromatherapy of Rosemary (general)

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has long been valued as a warming, stimulating herb with a broad range of medicinal and aromatic applications. Traditionally regarded as a tonic for elderly people, it is especially noted for its ability to support circulation and may...

Rosemary – History

Rosemary’s name derives from the Latin ros marinus, meaning “rose of the sea.” Since antiquity, rosemary has been one of the most valued aromatic and medicinal plants. In Ancient Egypt, sprigs were burned as ritual incense and placed in tombs to assist the dead in...

Rosemary – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion To assist with digestion and remove catarrh (drunk before breakfast and dinner) To help with poor circulation (Rosemary gives a lot of oxygen to the blood) Used as a nerve tonic To strengthen the hair and make it shine Used to scent baths for babies...