By orientalove
6 years ago

Ruzmarin - Rosemary

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Rosemary is a native of the south of Europe and an evergreen shrub (Rosmarinus Officinalis), of the family 'Labiatae', its name meaning 'Dew of the Sea'.

As a member of the mint family it has long been used medicinally, the oil from its crushed leaves and stems, for many disorders and a tea made from the leaves was used to quieten nerves and strengthen memory. The leaves are also used in perfumery and cooking.

As early as 1584, rosemary has been used for remembrance and an emblem for particular occasions such as funerals and weddings or as a decoration for brides dating from 1601.

Shakespeare makes reference to rosemary in Hamlet (Act IV Scene 5) where Ophelia, decked with flowers, says to Laertes:
"There's rosemary, that's for remembrance".

Rosemary is a very traditional herb to use at weddings.

Rosemary is a revered ceremonial herb which symbolizes remembrance, LOVE, loyalty and fidelity. In the middle ages, rosemary was associated with wedding ceremonies.

The bride would wear a rosemary headpiece and the groom and wedding guests would all wear a sprig of rosemary. From this association with weddings, rosemary was thought to be a love charm.
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Violeta Beautiful flowers nice article
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frenchqueen I like rosemary
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orientalove @Violeta hvala❤️
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orientalove @frenchqueen me too it was decoration for guests on my wedding
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maca1 Lepo miriše
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Miki Bravo za ruzmarin, mnogi su ga izbacili i uveli cvetici?
Miris ruzmarina na svadbi je nesto u nasoj tradiciji???
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senior1819 It's kind of thorny when it's on your chest?
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DAIANAGABAR So nice post dear
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orientalove @Miki da, meni su mnogi govorili ma bolje da si cvetice, reko ne, hocu ruzmarin sa trobojkom i tacka ???
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orientalove @senior1819 it's just for one day..: ???
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kavinitu So beautiful dear
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Nevena83 Ruzmarin vec nosim na reveru,u dzepu mi burma da joj dam ???
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carmen3521 ???✔
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orientalove @Nevena83 hahahah to je too!!????
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frenchqueen Never thought rosemary can be a decoration. But I love them in my food @orientalove
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orientalove @frenchqueen yeah , it can be. I will show you a photo. It looks really nice ?
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frenchqueen Can’t wait. @orientalove
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Explorer2017 Good reads
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