"Rosemary" translates as "freshness of the sea", and for many years it is known as a fragrant spice and a powerful medicine. Sprigs of evergreen shrubs are considered a symbol of health and longevity.
What is rosemary
Rosemary officinalis or rosemary - a perennial evergreen shrub. Differently called sea dew, wedding color, incense grass.
The stems of the plants are tall, pubescent, tetrahedral, up to 2 meters high.
Evergreen elongated branches are located on small petioles. Leaf plates blunt with curved edges. During the flowering period (from April to May), blue flowers of small size appear. Shrub refers to fruiting species. The fruit is a brown shade. Fruits appear in early autumn.
Rosemary aroma is strong, camphor, with notes of fresh pine needles. The main advantage of the plant - a long time does not lose flavor, even at high temperatures. To taste seasoning spicy.
Areas of use
Herbal ingredient has a wide range of applications: to improve the taste and aromatic qualities of dishes, during cosmetic procedures, for the treatment of pathologies.
Rosemary is used in the following areas:
Cosmetology. Prevents obesity, cellulite deposits, smoothes the epidermis, has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. It acts as a preventive and therapeutic agent for acne, acne.- The medicine. Due to the unique properties of the evergreen shrub helps to cure diseases.
- Cookery and health food. Add seasoning to dishes in small quantities due to the strong flavor. It is recommended to combine rosemary with natural honey, hot pepper, thyme, marjoram.
Cosmetology. Prevents obesity, cellulite deposits, smoothes the epidermis, has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. It acts as a preventive and therapeutic agent for acne, acne.The plant is added not only when frying meat, but also in soups, vegetable dishes. Distributed rosemary in the preparation of alcoholic beverages. Fresh twigs are often used to create new, fragrant and unique cocktails.
Useful properties of components
Since ancient times, healers have familiarized themselves with the beneficial properties of the vegetable ingredient. Scientists have found out what has caused a positive effect on the human body. It's all about the rich, unique composition:
- vitamins B9, B6, B1, A, C, B2;
- micro- and macronutrients: magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, iron, manganese, calcium;
- alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, camphor, carnosol, resins and bitterness.
Rosemary is used in the form of an essential oil, fresh or dried grass, seeds.
Rosemary essential oil
Pinens, limonene, vitamins, camphor are present in the oil. The product is enriched with fatty acids, microelements. Rosemary ether has a beneficial effect on the body:
- Calms the excited central nervous system, normalizes sleep. It acts as a prophylactic agent for insomnia.
- Eliminates pain in the muscles and joints.
- Remove spasms.
- Suppresses inflammatory processes in the body.
- Eliminates scars, scars and other pathologies of the epidermis.
- Prevents hair loss, nourishing and strengthening hair follicles.
- Removes the "orange peel" from the body.
Rosemary oil is effective in pathologies of the cardiovascular system, liver, gastrointestinal tract, gynecology and neurology.
Grass
Dried or fresh herb is used to prepare infusions, tinctures, seasonings and decoctions to eliminate the symptoms of most diseases. The effect of grass on the human body:
- eliminates pain, inflammation;
- removes toxins from the body, harmful compounds;
- strengthens the body's defenses, helping to resist a viral and bacterial attack;
- restores liver cells;
- has a diuretic and choleretic effect;
- possesses antiviral, antibacterial properties;
- destroys pathogens;
- accelerates the process of healing wounds, abrasions, cuts;
- activates the cardiovascular system;
- strengthens the central nervous system.
Decoction and infusion of medicinal herbs are widely used for eye diseases. To do this, it is necessary to moisten cotton pads in the tool and apply to closed eyes for 10-15 minutes. Used to relieve fatigue from the eyes, as well as a disinfectant for conjunctivitis.
Seeds
Seeds of evergreen shrubs are used in the form of seasoning to improve the taste of dishes. They are used for the preparation of medicinal compositions for the elimination of diseases.
What can be prepared from rosemary seeds:
- Ointment. It is used to treat skin diseases, rapid healing of wounds. Pre-seeds are ground in a coffee grinder.
- Infusions are used to treat pathologies of the digestive system, as well as to clean and restore the liver.
- Broths suitable for washing wounds, cuts, abrasions, as well as for rinsing the mouth during stomatitis.
Additionally, decoctions of rosemary seeds are used against hair loss. For this, it is enough to apply a massage on the roots with massage movements. It is possible to make tasty, fragrant seasoning from seeds.
Rosemary in folk medicine
To use the plant as a medicine, it is required to learn how to prepare medicinal agents based on it. Consider a few recipes from traditional medicine.
Water infusion
Infused rosemary on water is used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, for improved bile flow. Relieves nervous tension. If you add lavender, the tool is allowed to use after a stroke.
To prepare you need to prepare:
- finely chopped leaves - 4 tsp;
- boiling water - 400 ml.
Mix the prepared ingredients in a saucepan. Cover up, leave for 30 minutes, previously wrapped with a warm rug. Filter through a sieve or cheesecloth, take ½ part, divided into 5-6 doses.
Decoction
It is allowed to use with intestinal colic, pain in the heart, neurosis, with dysfunction of the male reproductive system. The collection of plants is recommended prior to flowering. Spread and dry in a well-ventilated area.
To make a decoction you will need:
- finely chopped leaves, shoots - 4 tsp;
- boiling water - 400 ml.
Prepared products mix in one container. Install it in a water bath. Warm up for 25-30 minutes. Cool the broth, strain through a sieve. Take half an hour before the start of the meal for 1 tsp.
Alcohol tincture
To prepare the tincture on alcohol you need to prepare:
- herbal ingredient - 100 g;
- alcohol 70% - 500 ml.
Mix the indicated ingredients in a glass jar. Cover up, insist 10 days. It is important to stir the contents regularly.
After time, strain through a sieve and pour into a suitable container.
You can make the tincture using rosemary oil. To do this, dissolve 3 ml in 1 liter of alcohol-containing drink.
Rosemary Tea
Make a delicious, aromatic drink at home. Tea based on natural ingredients allows you to eliminate memory problems, overwork. Increases performance, increases energy. Participates in improving immunity. It is important to remember that the herbal ingredient has a number of contraindications.
To prepare the leaves, shoots chop. In a thermos lay out 1 tbsp. raw, add 1 liter of boiling water. Cover up, insist 20-30 minutes. Strain and take 200 ml at breakfast and lunch.
Application in cosmetology and dermatology
For cosmetic purposes, it is recommended to use fresh herbs, essential oil, infusions and decoctions of dried leaves.
The main uses of herbal product:
- For acne. Rinse the sprig of rosemary, dry and finely wipe. Put the mush in gauze and squeeze the juice. The finished liquid wipe the skin of the face. Soak the tool on the face for half an hour and rinse with warm liquid.
- Mask for the face. Cucumber, rosemary combine in a blender and grind to a puree. Put in a suitable bowl, add oatmeal. Mix. Apply on face, stand for a quarter of an hour, rinse with warm water.
- Mask for the neck and neckline. Combine olive oil in a suitable bowl, add 5 drops of rosemary, rose and orange essential oil. Stir, rub into the skin in the evening before bedtime up to 3 times a week.
- From dandruff and seborrhea. Prepare a concentrated extract of chamomile, filter. Take 50 ml of infusion, add 5-6 drops of rosemary essential oil. Stir. Rub into the scalp 60 minutes before washing your hair. The course of treatment is until complete elimination of the problem.
Contraindications to the use
Despite the large list of useful properties, the plant component cannot be used:
- during pregnancy;
- with epilepsy;
- people prone to allergic reactions.
As such, there are no more restrictions. When using a herbal product, it is recommended to use it in small dosages. When itching, peeling, redness on the skin is required, an antihistamine should be urgently drunk, and rosemary should be replaced with another, less allergenic plant.
Rosemary is a plant with many positive properties. Before use inside surely it is worth consulting with the expert.
