Facts about Salvia rosmarinus
Cultivation
- Peat-free herb soil
- Rock wool with perlite
Nutritional values per 100g (fresh)
Medicinal Plant
Recognized application: Circulatory strengthening, circulation-promoting, memory and concentration enhancement, antiseptic, cough and digestive support.
Active ingredients: Rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, essential oils (cineole, camphor, α-pinene, borneol)
Dosage: Tea: 1–2 tsp dried leaves per cup, 2–3x daily; essential oil only standardized according to manufacturer's instructions
Sources: Commission E Monograph (BfArM), HMPC Monograph EMA/HMPC/3678/2006, DAB. Note: This information does not replace a doctor's visit. For complaints, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Important Cultivation Notes
- Avoid waterlogging; roots will rot otherwise
- Place in bright location; prefer full sun or strong LEDs
- Monitor hydroponic systems: pH 6–7, EC 1–1.5 mS/cm
- Slow growth; patience with germination 14–21 days
Cultivation Steps
- Place seeds lightly on moist substrate; consider light germination
- Cuttings preferred, place in moist substrate
- 18–22 °C, place in bright location, keep evenly moist
- After 14–21 days germination visible; cuttings root after 7–10 days
- Transfer to NFT/Ebb-Flow system
- Cut leaves and shoots regularly, continue cultivation
Essential Oils
Main components: Cineole, camphor, α-pinene, borneol
Extraction: Steam distillation of fresh leaves; yield approx. 1–2% of fresh weight
Application: Aromatherapy, cosmetics, pharmaceutical preparations. Oils highly concentrated; only use standardized products.
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