Romance and Marriage: Rosemary also played a role in romantic and marital traditions, symbolizing fidelity and featuring in wedding ceremonies.
Funeral Rituals: Its significance extended to funerary practices, where it symbolized eternal rest and was used as a substitute for incense.
Burning Rosemary: Benefits and Uses
Air Purification: When burned, rosemary is known for its air-purifying qualities, a belief rooted in its history of cleansing plague-affected areas and its antimicrobial properties.
Stress Reduction: Its scent is associated with creating a peaceful atmosphere, helping to alleviate stress.
Insect Repellent: The smoke of rosemary can repel insects, offering a natural alternative to chemical repellents.
Mental and Physical Wellness: The discovery of rosemary oil and its use in treating ailments such as rheumatism and possibly depression dates back to 1370.
To burn rosemary, light the tip of a sprig in an incense burner or holder, then extinguish the flame, allowing it to smolder and release its fragrance.
Therapeutic Properties of Burned Rosemary
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