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Rosemary

Rosemary

Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Description of Appearance: Woody, perennial herb with needle-like leaves
Common Names:
  • Rosemary

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Improving digestion

Active Ingredients: Borneol and camphene aid in digestion
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves or essential oil
Preperation Method: Ingestion or herbal tea

Improving memory and concentration

Active Ingredients: Carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid have neuroprotective properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Infusion or essential oil

Boosting immune system

Active Ingredients: Antioxidants like rosmarinic acid and carnosol support immune function
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves or essential oil
Preperation Method: Ingestion or aromatherapy

Relieving muscle pain and inflammation

Active Ingredients: Camphor and cineole have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves or essential oil
Preperation Method: Topical application or massage

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Borneol

Description Borneol is a bicyclic organic compound found in several plants. It has a characteristic minty, camphor-like scent.

Carnosic acid

Description Carnosic acid is a natural phenolic diterpene with antioxidant properties.

Camphor

Description Camphor is a white, waxy substance with a strong, aromatic odor. It is commonly used in traditional medicine and aromatherapy.

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Sambong

Sambong
Latin Name: Blumea balsamifera
Description of Appearance: Sambong is a shrub that typically grows up to 1 to 3 meters in height. It has serrated leaves that are green and lance-shaped. The plant produces small white flowers in clusters at the tips of the branches.
Common Names:
  • Sambong
  • Ngai camphor
  • Lagundi
  • Ngai camphor tree

Turbinated Dipterocarp

Turbinated Dipterocarp
Latin Name: Dipterocarpus turbinatus
Description of Appearance: Dipterocarpus turbinatus is a tall tropical tree known for its large, spreading crown and distinctive turbinated fruits. The leaves are typically glossy green and leathery.
Common Names:
  • Turbinated Dipterocarp
  • Gurjan

Camphor Laurel

Camphor Laurel
Latin Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Description of Appearance: The Camphor Laurel tree is an evergreen tree with glossy, lance-shaped leaves that have a strong camphor scent when crushed. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and produces small white flowers that turn into black berries.
Common Names:
  • Camphor
  • White Camphor
  • Camphor Laurel