Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn. Salvia rosmarinus Mill.) is an aromatic, evergreen shrub of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, native to the Mediterranean region. Its leaves and essential oil are widely used in culinary, cosmetic and traditional medicinal applications. Rosemary preparations are noted for stimulant, antioxidant, carminative and antiseptic properties and are used both internally (as tea/extracts) and externally (essential oil, topical extracts).