Rosemary is a woody perennial evergreen plant. Its leaves are in the form of needles that are specific for their pleasant aroma and taste. Translated from Latin, the name rosemary means “freshness of the sea”. This herb is typical for the Mediterranean region and is also one of the most used herbs in the Mediterranean diet. But even today this herb is grown all over the world and is most often used as a spice, for making tea, for essential oil, and also finds various applications in pharmacology and the cosmetics industry such as soaps and perfumes. It is also interesting that in the past people used rosemary as a medicinal herb to treat health problems such as better immunity, better circulation, muscle pain, healthy hair, etc. Even today, some benefits of using this herb are confirmed.
Benefits of using rosemary
1. Rosemary lowers sugar
It is known that if not treated in time, high blood sugar can lead to damage to the kidneys, cardiovascular system, as well as nerve and eye damage. It is therefore essential for diabetics to control their blood glucose. Of course, control refers to a healthy diet, as well as appropriate treatment. There are serious indications that rosemary tea lowers blood sugar. This action is due to the components with insulin effect, ie antioxidant compounds such as rosemary and carnosic acid, so it is understood that rosemary helps in easier absorption of glucose in muscle tissue.
2. Rosemary can affect arthritis pain
Rosemary oil can help alleviate the inflammatory processes that lead to swelling, pain and stiffness in the joints caused by arthritis. According to research, this effect is due to the possibility of some components of rosemary that have the ability to prevent the entry of white blood cells into inflamed tissues. According to some studies conducted on those who have rheumatoid arthritis, and who practiced massage with rosemary essential oil three times a week, had a reduction in inflammatory pain in the knees.
3. Rosemary has antioxidant and antimicrobial action
Our body protects itself in such a way that antioxidants are the body’s defense mechanism against free radicals, which are harmful components. These free radicals are constantly generated in the body as metabolic waste and oxidatively damage its various cells and tissues. Our body has a mechanism to produce a certain percentage of necessary antioxidants. If oxidative damage is a process that is often repeated, then they lead to a process of chronic inflammation, which in the long run is one of the main reasons for the development of chronic diseases.
Useful ingredients of rosemary
Herbal fats, enzymes, vitamin C, iron, calcium, essential oils, vitamin B6, etc.
How to make rosemary tea?
Rosemary tea is quite easy to prepare at home. All you need is two foods: water and rosemary.
1. Bring to the boil about 300ml of water:
2. Add a teaspoon of dried rosemary.
3. Cover the dish – after 10 minutes strain and enjoy drinking the delicious tea, which is best combined with honey and lemon.
