Rosmarinus.

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Related entries: Rosmarinus under stimulants

The Rosmarinus Officinalis, or Rosemary, is described under the classes of Emmenagogues and Stimulants, and requires but a passing notice in this place. It is a stimulating diaphoretic, adapted to the fulfillment of this indication in colds, and mild febrile attacks. It is similar to the dittany, hyssop, sage and thyme, and used in the same cases.


The American Eclectic Materia Medica and Therapeutics, 1898, was written by John M. Scudder, M.D.