Rosemary isn't just useful in the kitchen; it has a fragrant secret that it reveals when burnt at home, in addition to its many other uses. This evergreen herb, which is native to the Mediterranean and belongs to the Lamiaceae family, has a pungent, fresh scent and has been used for both medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries.
An Insight into Rosemary's Vast Historical Web
The Romans used rosemary to purify their surroundings and, perhaps, protect themselves from contagious ailments, attesting to the herb's long history of veneration for its purifying properties.
Medieval rites and ceremonies sometimes made use of it for its symbolic and spiritual purposes, including protection from evil spirits and physical ailments.
