- Carminative- Substance that relieves flatulence and soothes intestinal spasm and pain (digestive spams related to stress and anxiety)
- Spasmolytic- Substance that reduces or relieves smooth muscle spasms (involuntary contractions)
- Antioxidant- Substance that protects against oxidation and free radical damage
- Antimicrobial- Substance that inhibits the growth of or destroy microorganisms
- Circulatory stimulant- Substance that improves blood flow through body tissues (circulatory stimulants are warming ,and they support vitality in the body tissues)
- Hepatoprotective –Substance that protects the hepatocytes (liver cells) against toxic damage
Rosemary was originally cultivated on the shores of the Mediterranean. In fact, the herb’s Latin name, rosmarinus, is derived from the words “ros”, which is translated to dew, and “marinus”, which means sea, as Rosemary can survive on just the spray in the sea air.
Health benefits :
- Helps blood circulation and improves peripheral blood flow. Useful for varicose veins and arteriosclerosis
- Stimulates blood flow to the brain, improves brain function ,concentration and memory. Useful for migraines and headaches
- Eases symptoms of indigestion ,colic nausea .Traditional remedy for hangovers ,jaundice and gallstones.
- Helps digestion of fats and enhances elimination of toxins. Aids prevention of wastes accumulate. Helpful for weight loss and cellulite
- Improves the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and the flow of digestive juices .
- Antibacterial ,anti fungal and antiviral properties of hot rosemary tea.Useful for fevers ,sore throats, chest infections and cold and flu.
- Eases anxiety ,depression and tension headaches
Antioxidant:
The rosemary herb is used in modern times to treat a variety of symptoms and illnesses. The most prominent modern use of rosemary is as an antioxidant. The primary goal of the herb in this use is to prevent the damage caused by oxidative stress that occurs during many diseases. The brain is particularly susceptible to the effects of oxidative stress, as demonstrated by the condition’s role in diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown that the antioxidants in rosemary, such as the carnosic and rosmarinic acids, are highly effective in combatting this problem
Anti-bacterial
The compound also exhibits anti-inflammatory,antiviral, and antibacterial properties. The herb is used by many as a natural antibacterial and antiviral. Rosemary is touted for its ability to eliminate several harmful forms of bacteria while leaving helpful bacteria undamaged. This use of the herb is particularly effective in fighting yeast infections or candida. Rosmarinic acid is found in a variety of herbs other than rosemary, these include thyme, oregano and peppermint.
Muscle Pain Relief
The leaves are often used to make tinctures that are applied directly to the skin to treat maladies such as muscle soreness and sprained ankles.
Caution :
Avoid large does in pregnancy.
Equine Use:
This herb has anti-inflammatory properties and is used as an anti-bacterial and anti-microbial herb. Rosemary leaves have an internal vermifuge effect and will come through the pores of the skin to make the horse less appealing to external parasites. Because of this, it can also be used in a homemade insect repellent.
- reduction of rheumatic pain
- strong antioxidant properties
- reduction of edemas
- reduction of pain in rheumatism and gout and improvement of perfusion
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