Rosemary is an evergreen shrub that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean basin. It has been used since ancient times for its medicinal, culinary, and even magical properties. In cooking, it is a widely used aromatic herb, enhancing the flavor of any food, but especially in meat stews, lean fish, and some vegetables, as well as in pickling. We are all familiar with the magical saying, Rosemary, rosemary, rosemary, let the bad go out and the good come in, as it is believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits or energies. From a pharmaceutical perspective, its important to note that its chemotype and indications vary depending on the growing region and the time of distillation. Rosemary essential oil (cineole chemotype) is molecularly similar to ravintsara essential oil, so their indications are very similar and they can even be combined for a more pronounced effect