The Rosemary Herb Is Believed To Enhance Memory
Rosemary Herb
Rosemary, a woody herb with silver-green needle-like leaves and flowers that may be white, pink or blue, originally grew in the coastal area along the Mediterranean Sea. The leaves of this strongly fragrant plant possess a flavor that is a cross between lemon and pine. Translated from Latin, Rosemary means “dew of the sea”, and according to an old Spanish legend, returning sea-weary sailors could smell the fresh fragrance of the rosemary leaves from miles afar.
Rosemary History
In Roman mythology, Rosemary was frequently associated with love and romance. It was woven into garlands worn by Greek students as it was believed to strengthen memory. The herb has holy connotations to Christians who believe that the Virgin Mary once draped her cloak over a Rosemary bush, transforming the blossoms from white to blue.
