Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis)
T Traditional useRosemary leaf tea is traditionally used for indigestion and mild cramps; as a bath additive it is used for minor muscle and joint pain.
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The EMA classes rosemary leaf as a traditional herbal medicine for two uses: as a tea for indigestion and mild spasmodic digestive complaints, and as a bath additive for minor muscle and joint pain and minor circulation problems. The monograph has no indication for memory or hair.
Updated: October 15, 2026
✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs.
What is it used for?
T Traditional use
Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.
How do we rate evidence levels? →Traditionally used for indigestion and mild spasmodic digestive complaints. [1]
T Traditional use
Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.
How do we rate evidence levels? →Traditionally used as a bath additive for minor muscle and joint pain and minor peripheral circulation problems. [1]
How is it used?
Tea
Pour 150–250 ml of boiling water over 1–2 g of dried rosemary leaf.
Amount: 2–3 times daily (2–6 g a day)
Duration limit: See a doctor if no better after 2 weeks
[1]Topical
For a bath, boil 50 g of leaf in 1 litre of water and add to the bath; soak at 35–38 °C for 10–20 minutes.
Amount: 2–3 times a week, daily if needed
Duration limit: See a doctor if no better after 4 weeks
[1]Safety & interactions
Minimum age: 12 years
- Oral use needs medical supervision with blocked bile ducts, gallstones or liver disease.
- Do not use the bath on broken or irritated skin; take care with hot full baths if you have high blood pressure.
- See a doctor if a joint is swollen, red or feverish.
- Not recommended under 12. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been shown.
Drug interactions
No recorded interactions
Side effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions such as contact dermatitis (frequency unknown)
⚕ When to see a doctor
- If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
- If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
- If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs
Did you know?
For a rosemary bath, 50 g of leaf is boiled in 1 litre of water and added to the bath. [1]
Frequently asked questions
Is rosemary tea good for indigestion?
The EMA accepts rosemary leaf as a traditional remedy for indigestion and mild stomach cramps.
Does rosemary improve memory?
The EMA monograph has no indication for memory.
How do I make a rosemary bath?
Boil 50 g of leaf in 1 litre of water, add to the bath and soak at 35–38 °C for 10–20 minutes.
How do I make rosemary tea?
Pour 150–250 ml of boiling water over 1–2 g of dried leaf; drink 2–3 times a day.
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Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis)). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rosemary/
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