Rosemary

Rosemary has a long history of culinary and aromatic uses, in addition to applications in traditional herbal and Ayurvedic medicine.

The rosemary bush (Rosmarinus officinalis) is native to South America and the Mediterranean region. It’s part of the Lamiaceae family of plants, along with mint, oregano, lemon balm, and basil

  • Many people enjoy rosemary tea for its flavor, aroma, and health benefits.

  • High in antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory compounds

  • May help lower your blood sugar

  • May improve your mood and memory

  • May support brain health

  • May protect vision and eye health

 In addition

 May benefit heart health. One animal study found that rosemary extract reduced the risk of heart failure following a heart attack 

May promote digestion. Rosemary extract is sometimes used to treat indigestion, but research on this use is lacking. Still, rosemary is thought to support digestion by promoting and reducing inflammation

May boost weight loss. One animal study noted that rosemary prevented weight gain among rats, even those fed a high-fat diet

May promote hair growth. Some people claim that using homemade rosemary tea as a hair rinse, but research is lacking. Some studies suggest that rosemary oil or extract can reduce hair loss but has to be applied to the scalp.

Information from www.healthline.com

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