Rosemary has many reputed health benefits, and is has been used by herbologists to treat pain, headaches, nerve conditions, dizziness and stomach problems.

It contains chemicals called quinones which have been shown to inhibit carcenogens. Others claim that it improves memory, relieves muscle pain, and stimulates the circulatory and nervous systems

Rosemary has been used to treat mild spasms, wounds, eczema, muscle pain, sciatica, rheumatism and depression as well as parasites.

Rosemary oil is reputedly of use in the latter stages of a bruise (once the bruise has turned a green or yellowish colour). It aids in dispersing the bruising by stimulating local circulation, draining away the old blood that was released into the surrounding tissues by the original blow.

It has also been used with St. John’s wart and ginkgo to improve cognitive impairment, visual and speech difficulties associated with brain inflammation .

Throwing sprigs of Rosemary on the barbeque has a beneficial health benefit in reducing carcinogenic substances formed by wood burning. Check out this article by Jennifer Viegas on the ABC website