The composition of classic mixtures of spices for meat, especially beef, usually includes rosemary. This fragrant seasoning not only emphasizes the taste of ready meals, but also improves digestion, promotes the assimilation of animal proteins. Medicinal rosemary possesses other valuable qualities, which allow maintaining the functions of many internal organs and systems in the normal state.
Properties of medicinal rosemary
For medicinal purposes thin, similar to young needles, leaves of the bush under consideration, as well as its shoots are used. They are rich in unique essential oils (up to 2%), which cause a special spicy and at the same time fresh fragrance.
Also, the medicinal plant rosemary contains other useful ingredients:
- tannins;
- bitterness;
- resins;
- Alkaloids, in particular - rosmaricin;
- cineole;
- alpha-pinene;
- rosmarinic acid;
- borneol;
- verbenon;
- apigenin;
- luteolin;
- rosmanol;
- limonene;
- camphor;
- antioxidants;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- iron;
- zinc;
- sodium;
- magnesium and others.
Thanks to the chemical composition, preparations from rosemary produce a powerful strengthening effect on the immune system, and also have the following positive effects:
- choleretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- sedative;
- healing;
- bactericidal;
- antidepressant;
- hypertensive;
- antitussive;
- diuretic;
- pain reliever;
- antioxidant;
- tonic;
- rejuvenating;
- antiseptic.
Water decoctions and alcohol tinctures, as well as powder from dried leaves of rosemary officinalis contribute to the improvement of appetite and stimulation of digestion processes, coughing softening in bronchitis. In addition, medicines based on the described plant intensify blood circulation, tone the cardiovascular and nervous system, have a positive effect on brain activity and ability to concentrate.
Use of essential oil from rosemary medicinal
This drug is recommended for inhalation and aromatherapy. The inhalation of fumes of rosemary ether has a positive effect on overall health, mood, helps to cope with stress and overwork, severe attacks of headache and nausea.
Also, this drug facilitates coughing, abdominal cramps, increases blood pressure, improves digestion. Rubbing essential oil of rosemary in the joints and muscles helps relieve pain, swelling and inflammation, restore motor activity.
The ether of a shrub in cosmetology is very popular, as it possesses such useful properties:
- rejuvenation and toning of the skin;
- struggle against acne and eruptions;
- reduction of the expression of cellulite and stretch marks;
- alignment of the skin relief;
- health improvement of hair.
Application of rosemary medicinal
In traditional medicine, indications for the use of agents based on the presented plant are:
- myocardial infarction;
- thrombophlebitis;
- rheumatism;
- neuritis;
- climacteric syndrome;
- digestive colic;
- bronchitis;
- the decline of forces ;
- ARVI and ARI;
- diseases of the intestines, bile and bladder, liver, stomach;
- migraine;
- radiculitis;
- dizziness and nausea;
- menstrual cycle disorders;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- flatulence;
- insomnia;
- depression;
- neurasthenia;
- arthritis and arthrosis;
- typhoid fever;
- damage to the skin;
- acne disease;
- cellulite.
Traditional healers additionally use rosemary medicinal for macular degeneration and other visual acuity, eczema and furuncles, abscesses, poor healing ulcers and anemia.