Rosemary leaves are rarely taken in the form of tea, but they are included in some tea blends. Furthermore, rosemary is processed in a few mixed preparations, for example, as a fluid extract.
Rosemary extract as a bath additive.
Much more frequently, rosemary is used externally. For this purpose, numerous baths, ointments, oils, soaps and shampoos exist on the market. To prepare your own rosemary bath, 50 g of the leaves can be boiled briefly with about 1 l of water and then left covered for 15-30 minutes. The resulting aqueous extract can be added to the bath.
Rosemary: the right dose
The average daily dose for internal use, unless otherwise prescribed, is 4-6 g of rosemary leaves or 10-20 drops of the essential oil. For external use, 50 g of the drug can be added to a full bath.
Rosemary – preparation as a tea
To prepare a tea, 2 g of the finely chopped leaves (1 teaspoon equals about 2 g) are poured over boiling water and strained after 15 minutes.
Rosemary should be stored in a dry, cool place, protected from light, in tightly closing glass or metal containers.
Contraindications: When should rosemary not be used?
Preparations of rosemary leaves should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation due to the toxic side effects of components of the essential oil.