Rosemary
Rosemary herb is an evergreen herb, and its indigenous habitats in the Mediterranean. This herb is usually used as a spice, and is part of many traditional dishes of different countries. The rosemary herb has been used for hundreds of thousands of years as a kind of herbaceous Because of their taste and taste, the wonderful taste, in addition to its use in the treatment of some diseases because of their medicinal properties, the following are some of the benefits of this herb.
Benefits of rosemary herb
- Activating and stimulating the brain: The rosemary herb has the ability to support and stimulate blood circulation to the brain, providing the brain with nutrients and oxygen, and helps to prevent certain diseases that affect the brain and affect memory as Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, this herb contains an acid called Carnosic Acid , Which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the nerves and brain cells from damage caused by Free Radicals.
- Gastrointestinal support: The rosemary herb has traditionally been used to relieve indigestion and gastrointestinal disorders. It has been shown that rosemary herb is safe for use in these cases and also treats cases of colic caused by gastrointestinal problems such as gas and gallbladder problems.
- Hair Help: The rosemary herb stimulates hair growth, supports scalp health, and helps treat dandruff, either using oil extracted from it or using rosemary tea on the scalp, after soaking it for a full night and then using it to rinse hair after washing with shampoo.
- Cancer prevention: Cancer is defined as irregular growth of cells, which may be the result of several factors including free radicals, and because rosemary herb contains antioxidants, it is naturally working to prevent cancer.
Guidelines for the use of rosemary
- It is best not to use this herb without consulting your doctor or a qualified person in this area, especially if you are suffering from chronic diseases.
- You should avoid eating and using rosemary herb during pregnancy, or at least large amounts of it, because of its properties that stimulate the uterus.
- This herb is generally safe, but consuming large amounts of it causes symptoms such as vomiting, convulsions, coma, and fluid gathering in the lungs.
- The use of this herb is mixed with some medications such as all types of drugs, some types of ACE inhibitors, diuretics, lithium, so you should consult your doctor before using this herb or any other herb.
Preparation of rosemary tea
Ingredients:
- A teaspoon of rosemary herb.
- A cup of boiled water.
How to prepare:
- Leave the rosemary in water for five minutes or more as desired.
- Lavender or thyme can be added to rosemary to make herbal tea.