Floral words and legends of Rosemary

Rosemary, also known as ocean dew, Aiju, etc., is a shrub plant of the genus Rosemary of Labiatae, native to Europe and the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. It is mainly cultivated as a cash crop in southern Europe. It was introduced in China during the Cao-Wei period. Now it is mainly planted in most areas of the south and Shandong. Let's take a look at the flowers and legends of rosemary.

Obscure floral language

1. Memories: Rosemary is defined as a symbol of love, loyalty and friendship, and its flower language is memories, wipe away the sadness of memories. I will never forget the promise you gave me. Please keep your love for me forever, miss me and remember me.

2. Commemoration: the Italian will throw Xiaozhi's rosemary into the grave of the deceased at the funeral ceremony to represent the respect and memory of the deceased. In Victorian England, the flower language of rosemary has a commemorative meaning, symbolizing long-term love, unswerving friendship and everlasting remembrance.

The legend of rosemary

1. It is said that the rosemary flowers were originally white. When the Virgin Mary fled to Egypt with the baby Jesus, the Virgin Mary hung her burqa on the rosemary tree. From then on, the rosemary flowers turned blue.

2. The smell of rosemary was given by Jesus. When Jesus fled with the Virgin Mary from Judea to Egypt, he put his clothes on it, so it had a fragrant and noble smell, and had the power of God, and was planted all around the church.

3. It is said that when Jesus was on his way to Egypt, he hung his laundry on the rosemary bushes, and Jesus' power was given to rosemary. Just as the Chinese hang wormwood on the door to promote good luck and avoid evil during the Dragon Boat Festival, Westerners also hang rosemary on Halloween, and believers regard it as a sacred offering.

The value of Rosemary

1. Industry: Rosemary is a valuable natural spice plant, which emits a fragrant smell during the growing season and has a refreshing effect. Its stems, leaves and flowers have a pleasant fragrance. Aromatic oils extracted from flowers and twigs can be used to mix cosmetic materials such as air cleaners, perfumes and soaps. The most famous cosmetic lotion is made of rosemary. It can be used in beverages, skin care oils, hair care agents and laundry creams.

2. Medicinal: Rosemary has sedative and brain-awakening effects, and has a certain effect on indigestion and stomachache. After mashing it, soak it in boiling water and drink it 2 or 3 times a day, which can play a sedative and diuretic effect. It can also be used to treat insomnia, palpitation, headache, indigestion and other diseases. External use can not only treat trauma and arthritis, but also strengthen the heart, promote metabolism and promote the blood circulation of peripheral blood vessels.

3. Edible: Rosemary has a strong astringent effect, recuperating greasy skin, promoting blood circulation, stimulating hair regeneration and improving hair loss (fasting for pregnant women). Rosemary is a common spice in western food, especially in steak, potatoes and baked products. Sweet with pine wood smell and flavor, rich aroma, sweet with bitter taste.