When burned, rosemary does more than fill the air with its refreshing aroma; it’s a practice steeped in ancient traditions for air purification, insect repelling, and creating a serene ambiance. This simple act can diffuse the plant’s beneficial properties throughout your space.
To safely enjoy rosemary’s fragrance at home, an incense burner or holder will do. Ignite a sprig’s tip with a flame and then blow it out to let it smolder and waft its essence around.
Historically, rosemary was held in high regard for its purifying and protective powers, used in Roman times to cleanse spaces and thought in the Middle Ages to possess magical attributes. It served as a protective charm, a remedy for various ailments, and a symbol of love and loyalty in nuptials.
Its legacy extends to funeral rites in some cultures, where it symbolizes everlasting remembrance. Rosemary’s use even during the plague was believed to purify the air, a notion somewhat validated later when its oil, discovered in 1370 and gifted to Queen Isabella of Hungary, was touted for treating rheumatism.
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