Plant Ally: Rosemary (Romero / Salvia rosmarinus)

Spirit + Science: Rosemary is a sacred herb used for centuries across cultures. Curanderas in Latin and Indigenous traditions use her in spiritual cleansings called limpias, sweeping heavy energy from the body and clearing emotional residue. She is used to protect against "mal de ojo" (the evil eye), support remembrance, and help call back lost energy. Linked to the sun, Rosemary is associated with vitality, heart healing, clarity, and strength.

On a physical level, Rosemary helps improve circulation, supports cognitive function, soothes inflammation, aids digestion, and encourages hair growth. She's grounding, energizing, and a powerful ally for both spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Honoring Rosemary in Curandera Traditions

In many Latin and Indigenous healing practices, Rosemary is more than just a plant—it’s a spiritual companion. Curanderas often bundle fresh Romero for limpias, brushing it gently over the body or burning it to release unwanted energies and restore balance. It's used to lift grief, protect the heart, and call back the spirit. In homes and healing spaces, Romero is placed near doorways or altars to guard the energy and welcome peace.

In my garden, Rosemary grows abundantly, and I use her in my limpia offerings—especially at this time of year. But Rosemary thrives year-round, and you can snip a little with love to bring into your daily rituals or culinary creations.

Simple Ritual: Sun-Soaked Rosemary Foot Soak

This easy ritual invites you to work with Rosemary’s sunny essence and grounding nature. Perfect for energetic resets, physical restoration, or simply honoring a long day.

You’ll need:

• 1 small pot of water

• 1 handful fresh Rosemary (or 2 tbsp dried)

• Sea salt or Epsom salt

• Optional: lemon slices + lavender essential oil

• A large bowl or basin

• Sunshine (or a sunny window)

To prepare:

1. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, and steep Rosemary for 10–15 minutes.

2. Set up your foot soak station in a spot touched by sunlight.

3. Pour Rosemary tea into basin, add salt, and any optional ingredients.

4. Soak your feet, breathe deeply, and let the warmth of the sun + Rosemary restore you.

Use this ritual to:

• Ground and reset

• Clear stagnant or heavy energy

• Support circulation and relieve tension

• Reconnect with the solar energy of vitality and joy

More Ways to Work with Rosemary

• Bundle fresh sprigs as a smoke wand to cleanse spaces or your aura

• Steep in oils for massage, anointing, or hair care. Our Rosemary & Lavender Oil is great for these applications.

• Infuse in vinegar for a cleansing herbal rinse

• Blend with Lavender for a calming, clarifying duo

Let Rosemary be your guide—burn her, brew her, soak in her. She's a sunlit thread between the seen and unseen, a true plant of remembrance and renewal.