Rosemary is most often used as a spice in Mediterranean dishes or in the form of essential oil. It has numerous health benefits for physical and mental health, so it is considered the healthiest Mediterranean spice. It can be used in the form of tea, oil, or as a powerful repellent. Rosemary is also known as a medicinal plant that alleviates and helps with stress, anxiety, poor memory, weak circulation, immunity, pain, allergies, colds, and as a remedy for cellulite, dandruff and baldness.
Here are 3 uses of rosemary for you to try:
1. Rosemary Tea
To prepare this tea, you need 1 teaspoon of rosemary leaves and 200 millilitres of boiling water. Pour boiling water into a cup with leaves, cover and let it stand for 15 minutes. Strain, and if desired, you can add a teaspoon of raw honey. You can drink it 1-2 times a day.
Benefits:
Rosemary tea is known to improve circulation and microcirculation throughout the body, reduce the risk of heart attack, and reduce inflammation, swelling, neuralgia and arthritis symptoms. It relieves headaches, migraine, toothaches, and quickly removes flatulence, spasms and nervousness in the intestines.
2. Rosemary Oil
To prepare rosemary oil, you will need 2 teaspoons of rosemary leaves and 150 ml of extra virgin olive oil. Pour water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Meanwhile, pour olive oil into a small pot, add leaves and stir to combine. Place the pot in boiling water. Make sure that no water gets into the oil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pot and let the oil cool, then strain it, and it is ready to use.
You can use this oil to massage your lymph nodes, joints, and skin, use it in the bath, massage the oil into your scalp to promote hair growth or use it in warm water to soak your feet or hands to treat a fungal infection.
Rosemary oil can help relieve rheumatic pain, improve the appearance of the skin, help with headaches, strengthen the immune system, help treat fungal infections of the skin and nails, improve hair growth and prevent hair loss, and improve circulation.
Benefits
Studies have shown that rosemary has strong antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, so regular consumption can prevent the risk of infection or help the immune system fight infection if it occurs. Other studies show that rosemary extract may inhibit tumour growth by preventing the replication of cancer cells, while when combined with curcumin, it can prevent breast cancer. Another study showed similar effects of rosemary on colon cancer cells.
3. Insect Repellent
Most insects hate the smell of rosemary. To repel insects in your garden, you can plant rosemary bushes or simply lay its sprigs along garden beds and pots. Keeping a few springs indoors in a vase can repel flies and mosquitoes. The strong smell of rosemary oil can repel spiders, ants, moths and bed bugs.
Precautions
Medicinal plants with powerful effects should not be used in excessive quantities.
Rosemary is generally considered safe when taken in recommended doses. However, in some people, the use of medicinal herbs occasionally causes side effects or an allergic reaction.
Since rosemary is a very powerful herb, you should use it with caution. If you suffer from a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your healthcare provider before using it in any form. Be aware that it’s oil can be toxic if swallowed and should never be taken orally.
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➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.