Rosemary is commonly know in the witch community to be a substitute for any missing herb, especially frankincense. Along with sage & lavender, Rosemary is in the top 3 herbs for beginner witches due to its versatility & availability.
Rosemary is one of the oldest forms of incense. Burning a combination of rosemary & juniper in sickrooms was common in ancient times to heal the ailing. When burned, Rosemary has powerful purifying & cleansing vibrations that can help rid a space of negative energy, especially good before a preforming magick. the scent of its smoke is also said to bring knowledge when inhaled.
Rosemary is closely associated with wisdom & memory. Chaplets if rosemary are often worn to improve memory & focus.it is also used to alleviate depression, by wrapping the right arm in linen cloth and rosemary leaves.
Rosemary is often used in Love & Lust incense, healing mixtures & poppets. When used in bath magick, it purifies while its scent encourages youthfulness.
If placed under a pillow, it promotes good sleep & discourages nightmares. When placed under the bed, it protects the sleeper from harm.
Rosemary is said to keep thieves at bay whey hung on a porch or door post. Growing Rosemary is also said to attract elves.