Rosmarinus officinalis
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
officinalis. Rosemary. N. O. Labiatæ. Tincture of whole plant.
Clinical
Abortion / Baldness / Menses, too early
Characteristics
The most violent of the symptoms of Rosm. were observed on a woman who took a strong infusion for eight days, with the result that miscarriage occurred. In another woman it brought on the menses four days too soon. Chilliness predominated, the chill not being followed by heat. Oil of Rosemary has an ancient reputation as a remedy for baldness, headache, and flagging mental powers. Hence it has been called "Herb of Memory." This Shakespere alludes to when he makes Ophelia say, "There's Rosemary, that's for remembrance."
Relations
Compare: Hedeo., Menth. pul.
1. Mind
Anxiety. (Memory deficient.)
2. Head
Vertigo. Headache. Heaviness and dulness of head. Weight and tension round head. (Baldness.)
16. Female Sexual Organs
Violent pains followed by uterine hæmorrhage and miscarriage, succeeded by faintness, spasms of chest, cold hands and feet, small, rapid, irregular pulse. Menses four days too early.
17. Respiratory Organs
Oppression of breathing. Spasms in chest.
26. Sleep
Overpowering sleepiness with yawning. Sleeplessness.
27. Fever
Coldness so that she could not leave the bed. Chill over whole body, legs icy cold, no thirst and no subsequent heat.