stimulant

April 9, 2018

Stimulant / Improved Energy

Stimulant herbs raise levels of mental and physical activity.  Examples include coffee, green tea, rosemary, and ginseng.  Stimulant herbs may interfere with some medications for mood and sleep. Fatigue Fatigue is excessive exhaustion and weakness.  It can be caused by illness, allergies, anemia, poor diet, lack of activity, insomnia, and […]
May 21, 2018

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) Research

Latin Name: Salvia rosmarinus or Rosmarinus officinalis (old botanical name) Family: Lamiaceae Rosemary has been a revered herb since ancient times.  It is a strong antiseptic, aids in cardiac health, boosts cognitive function, and more. RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the […]
May 24, 2018

Rosemary Pick Me Up

Need a pick me up?  Rosemary is a stimulating herb that also improves mood and cognition. By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT Rosemary is an aromatic “pick me up,” with stimulating, anti-depressive, and anxiolytic activities.  Human studies have shown inhalation may also improve brain function, making it […]