In the culinary industry, rosemary is used as an aromatic spice, giving a spicy taste and smell to various dishes. In addition, the branches of this plant are used for making perfumes and toilet water, aromatization of premises. In this article, we will examine the medicinal properties of rosemary and its health benefits.
Useful properties of rosemary in cooking
The use of this spice in food has a great effect on digestive processes. Rosemary stimulates the gastric walls and promotes the release of a sufficient amount of juice, which greatly improves the process of digestion of food and prevents flatulence, the accumulation of gases in the intestines and the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria.
In addition, the beneficial properties of regular tea with rosemary can help in the treatment and prevention of many diseases:
- disruption of the brain, the breakdown of neurotransmitters;
- dyspepsia;
- cholecystitis ;
- Rheumatism and pain syndromes in muscle tissues;
- headaches, migraines;
- circulatory disorders;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- skin rashes of an allergic nature;
- oncological diseases;
- intoxication of the body;
- nervous disorders.
The healing properties of tea with rosemary are due to the high content of vitamins A, C, D, E, K and Group B in the leaves and stems of the plant. In addition, they contain a sufficient amount of beta-carotene, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and other important elements.
To use rosemary is not recommended for hypertension, insomnia, epilepsy. Particular care should be taken during pregnancy and menstrual irregularities.
Medicinal properties of rosemary in medicine
The most common form is the water and oil tinctures of rosemary. For their preparation, it is necessary to fill the glassware with plant twigs about a third, then pour the remaining volume with warm vegetable oil or hot water. Insist the agent should be at room temperature in a dark place for about 7 days, so that the liquid has absorbed the rosemary ether.
Such medicines are widely used for various purposes. Healing properties of water infusion of rosemary can cope with physical exhaustion, strengthen the immune system, restore health after a stroke. In addition, rosemary improves blood circulation in the brain, prevents the death of brain cells. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory effect, rosemary infusions are taken for colds, tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. Effective drugs with rosemary in the treatment of heart disease, rheumatism, thrombophlebitis and neuritis.
The benefits and harm of rosemary in cosmetology
The most commonly known useful properties of rosemary for the skin of the face. Essential oil of this plant is a natural antiseptic, due to which it is added to home and professional means for treatment:
- acne;
- eczema;
- furuncles;
- purulent wounds;
- pigmented spots;
- post-acne.
Rosemary oil effectively cleans pores, kills bacteria and prevents the formation of sebaceous plugs,
However, the ether from the plant should not be used by owners of dry, thin and sensitive skin. It can cause chemical burns and irritations.
Useful properties of rosemary for hair are caused by the vitamin complex in the composition of essential oil. It is recommended 2-3 times in 7 days to rub the fingertips with rosemary oil in the scalp, paying special attention to the roots of the hair. Thanks to such procedures, strands become firmer, hair loss stops. Also massage with rosemary oil will help get rid of dandruff, cure seborrhea and other fungal lesions of the scalp.