Rosemary

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swahili name

More Local Names

borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
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nandi:
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pokomo:
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rabai:
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Scientific Name

Rosmarinus officinalis

plant family

Plant Details and use

The plant is easily grown on farms. It has been used in the management of Arthritis, Cancer Chickenpox, Diabetes, Eye infection, Jaundice, Memory loss, Menopause, Menstrual problems, and TB among other conditions.
For red eyes, conjunctivitis, and to improve eyesight, the leaves are steeped in hot water and washed with it. 

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treatable conditions