It is very difficult for rosemary to be missing in kitchens anywhere in the world, that herb that permeates every corner of the kitchen with its smell characteristic. This herb has its origin in the Mediterranean and as we already know, it has a wide culinary use, being also used as a base fragrance in perfumes, massage oils and even in infusion form.
Perhaps you have tried dishes, such as lamb or chicken with rosemary which are a delight, but did you know, among other things, that rosemary is a excellent source of iron, vitamin B-6 and calcium?
His way of collection and preparation it is very varied, but we always have it in the kitchen pantry in the form of a dry powder extract or a dry whole herb. When it comes to teas and infusions, the fresh or dried leaves are usually used.
For centuries, man has been in contact with rosemary and knowledge of its excellent properties. You may have heard that rosemary is good for relieving muscle aches, improving memory, strengthening the immune system, and even for hair growth.
Some interesting facts about rosemary
You distinguish rosemary for having needle-shaped leaves and it comes to have small flowers of bluish pink or white colors. Rosemary belongs to the same family as the Lamiceae mint and has kinship with lavender, thyme, basil and oregano.
Your name means "spindrift”And is very appropriate for its place of origin in the Mediterranean.
A review of the benefits of rosemary on your health
We will first talk about their antioxidant, full of anti-inflammatory compounds that benefit your immune system in a good way and improve blood circulation.
These antioxidants, found in rosemary, play an important role in the neutralization of the dreaded free radicals.
Rosemary and digestion
It is well known that in certain European countries, rosemary is used in cases of indigestion and the data corroborate its effectiveness. In countries like Germany, rosemary has been medically approved for indigestion treatment.
Do you want to have a better memory? Consume rosemary
Let's go back to the scientific data: an investigation by Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology concluded that the aroma of rosemary can improve concentration, the performance, the precision and the speed of response of a person. This has led many to place rosemary leaves throughout the house, the office or place of study.
Rosemary and neurological protection
Not surprisingly, rosemary is good for brain functions. This is due to carnosic acids It contains the plant and fights the damage caused by free radicals in the brain.
There are also other studies that affirm the possibility that rosemary has utility in people who have suffered stroke. Rosemary appears to combat and regenerate some of the brain damage and could enhance a patient's recovery.
In parallel with the aforementioned, rosemary can prevent brain aging. Diseases such as Alzheimer's can probably be combated thanks to rosemary properties, although these studies are still in very early stages.
Rosemary and cancer
Certain investigations such as those done in Oncology Reports have seen how the crude ethanolic rosemary extract (RO) has slowed the spread of leukemia and malignant breast cancer cells. It is striking that a second study, published this time by Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, concluded that rosemary is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and antitumor.
And a third report, this time published by the Journal of Food Science, had of the benefits of including rosemary extract in ground beef to decrease the formation of cancer-causing agents during the cooking stage of meals.
