Rosemary, native to the Mediterranean basin, is not just for flavoring your dishes. Nickanmed "the crown herb", rosemary is also renowned for its many benefits and virtues.
Rosemary, an herb with a long history
From the Egyptians, to the Romans, to the Greeks, rosemary has been used as an aromatic and medicinal plant since Antiquity.
In ancient Greece, rosemary was dedicated to Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love. Greek students used to make wreaths from it, as rosemary was thought to stimulate memory.
The Egyptians, meanwhile, believed that rosemary placed in the tombs of Pharaohs strengthened their souls before the great journey to the next world.
As for the Romans, they burned rosemary for its beneficial effect, brides wore it as a wreath and the cradles of the baptized were topped with a sprig of rosemary. Like the Egypatians, they believed it facilitated the last journey of the dead.
But it was not until the Middle Ages that rosemary was used for its medicinal virtues. Its leaves ands flowers were used to treat toothache, gastric problems and the plague.
Today, rosemary is best known for its heald and beauty benefits.
The health benefits of rosemary
Rosemary is rich in phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory. It is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitam C and minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium.
Rosemary for digestion
Traditionally used to aid digestion, rosemary contributes to digestive comfort and preserves liver and biliary function.
It hels produce digestive juices and improves fat digestion by promoting hepatobiliary drainage.
Hepatocytes, the cells of the liver, are responsible for bile synthesis. Bil is a functional and essentiel physiological liquid, composed notably of water, bile acids, cholesterol and varions ions. It is released during digestion. Its chemical composition helps digest lipids by emulsifying them.
Rosemary to strengthen the body
Rosemary fortifies the body and makes you feel more energetic. In particular, it is used to preserve physiological purification.
Rosemary as an antioxidant
Rich in antioxidants, rosemary helps stengthen cells and tissues against oxidative damage.
Rosemary for slimming
Rosemary helps the body eliminate toxins by facilitating water elimination through the urinary tract.
How can rosemary be used for good health?
This herh is recommended for many ailments thanks to its various activ ingredients, but how should it be used to achieved the desired effects?
Rosemary infusion
An infusion of rosemary is recommended if you want to strengthen your body? Steep a few sprigs of dried rosemary for at least 10 minutes and drink 2 or 4 cups a day.
Rosemary inhalations
If you need fast relief from headaches, this is the ideal remedy. Boil rosemary springs in water and pour into a large bowl. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapors for as long as you can. Repeat until the headache disappears.
Rosemary essential oils
In this form, rosemary combats digestive and liver problems. Every morning, take 2 or 3 drops of rosemary essential oil on a lump of sugar. Follow this treatment for 2 or 2 weeks.
Rosemary decoction
This remedy relieves rheumatism and promotes blood circulation. Simply boil rosemary in water, then soka a compress and apply to panful areas.
Rosemary tincture
Used as a mouthwash, rosemary incture relieves toothache.
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The beauty benefits of rosemary
In addition to its heals benefits, rosemary also have cosmetic virtues.
Rosemary for the skin
Applied to the face, as a lotion or hydrolat (aromatic water obtained after distillation of a plant), rosemary is highly beneficial for the skin, especially mature skin. Its antioxidant power, refreshing properties and firming action help combat sagging tissues.
For oily skin, its astringent and purifying properties help to tighten pores and purify the epidermis. In contact with the skin, rosemary's active ingredients regulate sebum action, wich is particularly responsible for blemishes.
Finally, its antibacterial properties combat the proliferation of bacteria that cause the formation of cysts and acne pimples.
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Rosemary for hair
By facilitating scalp circulation, rosemary reinforces the essential nouishment of hair roots. As a result, heir become stronger and regrowth is stimulated.
Like the skin, oily hair benefits from its sebum-regulating, cleansing and purifying properties. It considerably reduces the formation of dandruff on the scalp.
Sources: mnhn.fr, mon-herboristerie.com, la-vie-naturelle.com, consoglobe.com, passeportsante.net
