The plant popularly known in Spain by the name of rosemary, it is an aromatic shrub which has a large number of benefits in its consumption.
Since ancient times, rosemary has been given many medicinal and culinary uses. It is also used as an ornamental plant both indoors and outdoors, offering environments a pleasant and characteristic aroma.
Origin and characteristics
Rosemary is an aromatic herb from the Mediterranean region with woody and evergreen characteristics, a plant that it can measure up to two meters and it is highly resistant to arid and semi-arid climates.
The leaves are small and abundant and elongated.. On the upper part of the leaf it is dark green and on the lower part whitish and covered with small beautiful ones.
The flowers are borne at the intersection of the stem and the leaf and tend to be about five millimeters long and of light blue or purple color. Rosemary tends to be very common in areas of the Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Crimea.
Its way of adapting to poor soils is amazing and blooms twice a year in fall and spring.
Due to its particular resistance, rosemary production is very profitable. There are approximately one hundred crops and some are hybrids, in addition requires a lot of water and very little herbicide or fertilizer care, this being an easy-to-grow herb with many benefits.
Properties
The properties of rosemary are very varied, especially in the field of medicine. By preparing it properly, it fulfills antiseptic, cleansing, digestive, antispasmodic, diuretic, hypotensive, among others, and its use is highly recommended for avoid poisoning due to accumulation of chemicals in the body.
Among other properties, rosemary contains significant amounts of caffeic and rosmarinic acid. These components are vital as antioxidants that work with the body to delay the external and internal signs of old age.
Medical and cosmetic uses
In addition to being an aromatic herb, it is widely used in cooking and is present as main ingredient in a wide variety of recipes. The properties of rosemary are widely used in medicine and cosmetics and with regard to the medicinal use of this herb the following can be listed:
Respiratory diseases such as cough, flu and asthmaBreathing in the rosemary water vapor clears the airways.
It favors digestion and reduces gas. Infusion is the best way to take advantage of this property of rosemary.
Due to the large amount of iron it contains rosemary prevents the signs of this disease.
The large amount of antioxidants that this plant has is very useful to help prevent and fight these terrible diseases. Regarding Alzheimer's, the neuro-protective properties of rosemary They help prevent it thanks to the fact that it is very beneficial for mental acuity and memory.
They also act favorably to control and decrease the effects of migraines and headaches in general.
Thanks to its bactericidal properties, rosemary can be used as a complement to antibiotics for some cases.
Since rosemary it is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it can reverse arthritis symptoms. Ursolic acid is the component that serves to combat these cartilage disorders.
In addition to medical use, rosemary also has a wide cosmetic use. Not only can it prevent and reverse some cases of alopecia, but thanks to its properties that promote circulation it is very effective against cellulite.
The use of rosemary is very popular among people suffering from baldness or alopecia. This is because this herb increases the blood flow factor that can help prevent hair loss. It is also very effective in controlling dandruff.
It's a product suitable for intimate and oral hygiene for its antiseptic capabilities. In the field of aromatherapy, the ability of rosemary to reduce stress and anxiety in patients has been proven.
The wide repertoire that has this boils in the culinary world it is highly privileged, since it has been used effectively to give an original and characteristic touch to a wide range of recipes.
In addition, and thanks to rosemary, oils, vinegars, cheeses and butter can be flavored to achieve a unique effect in meals. The use of rosemary has been extensive through the centuries And thanks to its ease of cultivation and adaptability, it promises to be accompanying the world of humans for much longer.