Friday, January 26, 2024

12 benefits of Rosemary

 

Abundant in the wild all around the Mediterranean, rosemary likes limestone soils and adapts very well to arid and rocky regions. Exploited for their medicinal properties, the fresh or dried leafy branches of this condiment plant are also commonly used to flavor grilled dishes, stews, stews, soups and other sauces.

 

Forms and preparations: essential oils, capsules, ointments, tinctures, herbal teas, decoctions, inhalations, poultices, baths, etc.

 

12 benefits of Rosemary


What are the benefits of rosemary? 

Promotes digestion, regulates lipids, improves blood circulation: cholagogue (helps with the evacuation of bile), antispasmodic.

Diuretic: it reduces the risk of kidney stones or gout and prevents rheumatism.

Anti-stress, anti-fatigue: it prevents insomnia and helps combat intellectual overwork.

Antioxidant action: against cellular aging.

Against skin conditions: infections, wounds, cleaning of the skin and genital areas.

Accelerates hair growth.

Helps fight against certain pathogens: antimycotic and antibacterial.

Relieves rheumatism.

The choline it contains acts as a lipid regulator in the liver and promotes digestion.

Its diuretic properties facilitate kidney activity and help prevent rheumatism.

Its antioxidant properties stimulate brain activity and improve memory.

Rosemary is also suitable as a de-fatigue, to stimulate people who suffer from asthenia, while acting preventively against insomnia. It has antiseptic qualities which make it a good agent for cleaning the skin and sensitive areas or acting directly on infected wounds. It can also be used for its cough suppressant power.

 

Precautions for use :

At the indicated doses, it is safe. However, we can warn against the use of high doses of cineole essential oil, which could have a neurotoxic effect.

 

Contraindications :

Taken orally, it is contraindicated for children under 12 years old and people suffering from gallstones or liver disease. Except in cooking, it is also not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.