Costmary, also known as Tanacetum balsamic, Alecost, balsam herb, bible leer, or mint geranium, is a perennial temperate herb.
-Costmary Uses-
Like most other herbs, costmary was once used medicinally to treat a variety of ills, including dysentery, "quotidian ague," "evil, weak, and cold livers," and "stopping of the brain". It has also been used to bring on delayed menstrual periods; if you are pregnant, avoid internal use.
The herb is astringent as a tea or mixed with sugar as a conserve. Externally, it could be mixed with other herbs into ointments used to treat sores and itching.
Today, we're more likely to use the leaves to scent a relaxing bath or to dry them for use in sachets and potpourri.
