Sanskrit name: Rujamari
Identification No. SDACH/HG/001
Botanical name: Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.
Family name: Lamiaceae
Vernacular names:
Hindi: Rujamari
English: Rosemary
Marathi: Gulmehendi
Habitat & Distribution:
Native to the Mediterranean region; rosemary thrives in warm, sunny climates with well-drained soils. It is cultivated worldwide, including parts of India, for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes.
Morphology- Habit: Evergreen, aromatic shrub
Height: 1–2 meters
Leaves: Linear, needle-like, green on top, white beneath, 2–4 cm long
Flowers: Small, bilabiate, pale blue to violet, blooming in spring and summer
Roots: Fibrous
Phytochemicals:
Carnosic acid, Carnosol, Rosmarinic acid
Raspanchaka-
Rasa: Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna: Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
Virya: Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka: Katu (Pungent)
Amayika Prayoga/Therapeutic Uses
External:
For stress relief
Massage oil for muscle pain and joint inflammation
Hair oil to promote growth and reduce dandruff
Internal:
Infusion or tea for digestive issues
As a cognitive enhancer
Adjunct in managing respiratory conditions
Part used:
Leaves – most commonly used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Essential Oil – extracted from the flowering tops or leaves
Dose:
Taila (Essential Oil): External use only 2–5 drops, diluted with base oil
IUCN Status: Not Evaluated.
Research updates-
1. Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Properties
2. Cognitive Function Enhancement
3. Rosemary Oil in Androgenic Alopecia
