Here’s why people are burning rosemary in their homes this October — and it’s not just to get rid of pests

People are burning rosemary in their homes this October, and I want to know what is driving the trend. While I grow rosemary in my backyard as a culinary herb — and love adding it to homemade focaccia — I don’t tend to use it in other ways.

It turns out that rosemary has many other benefits aside from being one of the best herbs to grow on your windowsill. In addition to enhancing your dishes in the kitchen, it can boost your health and well-being, as well as deter pests.