This popular shrub, with the scientific name Rosmarinus officialis, originated in the Mediterranean. It is very branched, evergreen, with woody stems, small and thin sheets. Its flowers gather in terminal spikes and are blue or whitish color. The whole plant gives off a strong and pleasant aroma.
It is also called "herb of happiness" and its essential oils favor the production of neurotransmitters responsible for welfare. It is widely used as a flavoring environments, having pleasant odor, and enhance the flavors of foods like baked goods, meats, vegetables, sauces and breads.
And who has not heard of the many uses of rosemary? It is one of the most complete herbs in terms of health benefits. Due to its properties, it has become common subject of study scientists. It is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of digestive problems and headache, for example. Rosemary also has many benefits for skin and hair.
What science has discovered:
- Research published in Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology showed that rosemary aroma can help improve mental performance.
- Moreover, it could increase the speed and effectiveness with which the mind processes information.
- In the study, conducted by the University of Northumbria, Newcastle (UK), it was revealed that smelling rosemary increases memory between 60 and 75%.
- According to the survey, rosemary help not only to bring the memories of the past, but also strengthen the memory to remember the simple things of everyday facts, such as dates, tasks or places where you leave certain objects.
- In addition, the researchers suggest that rosemary aroma also help to stimulate the ability to perform mathematical mental exercises and therefore the prospective memory, which is what allows you to remember actions that we want to accomplish in the future.
But the benefits of rosemary do not stop there.
- It helps to restore the nervous system after a long intellectual activity;
- It serves to nerves, stress and anxiety;
- helps the body to absorb sugar, so it is good for diabetics;
- is digestive, diuretic and sudorific;
- It is excellent against anemia, and problems of blood supply;
- It is excellent against colds and bronchitis;
- It is indicated for tendinitis and muscle pain;
- It is indicated for heart problems such as heart arrhythmia;
- It is great against mental fatigue and promotes its business;
- is great against memory loss, increases learning ability and concentration;
- It is great for skin health and against injuries, healing of wounds and burns;
- It is useful against hair loss and dandruff;
- equilibrates the temperature of the blood and the whole body;
- It stimulates metabolism, acting in the liver and improving the irrigation of organs;
- It strengthens the vital center and acts throughout the body;
- It acts as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and bactericide;
- Balances blood pressure;
- also serves to help treat mild depression, insomnia, fatigue, headache, migraine, indigestion, intestinal gas, cough, flu, sinusitis, gastritis and stomach ulcers, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, cystitis, irregular menstruation, menstrual cramps and premenstrual tension.
Another good news is that the herb has large amounts of antioxidants, can delay the aging of cells and eliminate toxins from our body.
Rosemary is very rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and calcium.
Rosemary Tea
If you are feeling a great mental fatigue and memory has failed often must go to a doctor to investigate the problem. If he rule out a serious illness, you can be sure it will find a solution to your problem with rosemary tea.
Indications: digestive stimulant and lack of appetite, against heartburn, breathing problems and heart weakness (cardiotonic) against physical and mental fatigue, combat hemorrhoids, antispasmodic (internal use) and healing (external use). Anti-inflammatory.
Preparation: 1 small cup (2 to 3 grams) of dried leaves in half liter of water. Let the water boil and put the leaves inside the capping-the pan and leave standing for 15 minutes after preparation. Take a cup 3 or 4 times a day between meals.
Warnings: Do not use in people with a history of seizures and gastroenteritis. Do not use in pregnant women. Doses higher than recommended may cause nephritis and gastrointestinal disorders. Do not use in people allergic or hypersensitivity to rosemary. Recommended use in people over 12 years.
ATENTION: Consumption of rosemary should not be exaggerated, since the excess can cause diseases such as nephritis or gastroenteritis. Moreover, it is not recommended for consumption by pregnant women or people who present a clinical picture of epilepsy.
