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 in Popular Culture

Rosemary has remained deeply embedded in cultural traditions, daily life, and symbolic practice across centuries, particularly within Mediterranean societies. Its association with remembrance, already established in antiquity, evolved into a broader symbol of fidelity...

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...