--- title: "Rosemary: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "Rosemary leaf tea is traditionally used for indigestion and mild cramps; as a bath additive it is used for minor muscle and joint pain." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rosemary/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) # Rosemary Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis) T Traditional use Rosemary leaf tea is traditionally used for indigestion and mild cramps; as a bath additive it is used for minor muscle and joint pain. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **⚠ Avoid** Breastfeeding **⚠ Avoid** Children **⚠ Avoid** Drug interactions **No recorded interactions** ## At a glance 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. **Parts used:** leaves **Key constituents:** Rosmarinic Acid & Carnosol 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 Traditionally used for indigestion and mild spasmodic digestive complaints. \[1\] - T Traditional use 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. \[1\] ### 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. ## Sources 1. [European Union herbal monograph on Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium – Revision 1](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-rosmarinus-officinalis-l-folium-revision-1_en.pdf) EMA HMPC · 2024 ### Cite This Page Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis)). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rosemary/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [How to Prepare Herbal Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/how-to-prepare-herbal-tea/) - [How to Use Essential Oils Safely](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/essential-oil-safety/) - [Herbal Products and Drug Interactions](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herb-drug-interactions/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Did you know? 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