For centuries, people have used natural remedies to treat arthritis, gout, asthma, eczema, liver and gallbladder disorders, and heart diseases. This herb also helps the body recover after serious illness.
Feeling mentally or physically exhausted?
There is a strong and aromatic herb that can give you the energy you need – rosemary.
Rosemary grows well in warm climates and is commonly used as a culinary spice. For centuries, people have relied on its medicinal power to support health and treat various conditions.
Here are some of the main benefits of rosemary:
Improves heart function and circulation
Rosemary has anti-sclerotic properties and helps lower cholesterol. Research has shown it’s particularly helpful during recovery from serious illness, especially for elderly people experiencing cognitive decline.
To boost brain circulation and heart function:
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary leaves in 2 cups of boiling water, let it sit for 30 minutes in a thermos, then strain. Drink 1 to 2 tablespoons three times a day before meals.
Rejuvenates skin cells
Rosemary moisturizes the skin, reduces wrinkles, stimulates blood flow, restores elasticity, reduces puffiness, improves skin tone, and lightens age spots.
You can drink rosemary tea, add rosemary essential oil to creams and face masks, and wash your face with rosemary-infused water.
Relieves joint pain and inflammation
Rosemary helps reduce inflammation, supports treatment of joint and respiratory disorders, and aids in healing wounds and ulcers.
Supports brain health
Rosemary increases blood flow to the brain and contains compounds that help protect important neurotransmitters, improving memory and mental clarity.
Helps with adrenal fatigue and stress
Rosemary helps regulate stress hormones and elevate mood. It restores energy while also calming the body and mind.
Stimulates hair growth
Rosemary enhances scalp circulation, which helps promote healthy hair growth.
Aids in weight loss
Rosemary supports fat breakdown and reduces appetite. It’s more effective when combined with herbs like wormwood, sage, and black cumin flower. Mix the herbs in equal parts, steep 1 teaspoon in 300 ml of boiling water, let sit for 25 minutes, then strain. Drink 150 ml three times a day, 30 minutes before meals, for 21 days.
How to use rosemary:
- Essential oil: Inhale, or add to shampoos, creams, and masks for skin and hair care.
- Tea: Drink 1 to 2 cups per day, especially helpful before bedtime.
- Medicinal tea: Useful for conditions like diabetes, liver and gallbladder issues, and heart recovery.
- Grow indoors: Use a cutting from a mature plant, place it in water until it grows roots, then plant it with access to sunlight and fresh air.
- Warning:
Do not use these remedies on children under 12, during pregnancy, or if you have epilepsy. Rosemary slightly raises blood pressure, so it is not recommended for people with stage 2 or 3 hypertension.
