Properties:
a)medicinal:
By using it we obtain tonic and stimulant results.
- It helps us to recover from respiratory illness, such as common cold, influenza, swine flue, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and it is a good aid to treat liver diseases.
- Taken after meals ,by means of infusions, it is a good way for a better digestion, preventing the onset of symptoms of a bad digestion such as, hiatus hernia, gastritis, bloating, flatulence, aerophagia and heartburn,
- Vertigo or dizziness: it is used to remedy digestive nature vertigo or dizziness (Infusion of a spoonful of dried flowers per cup of water. Take two cups per day)
- Amenorrhea: For amenorrhea or lack of temporary menstruation (Infusion of a spoonful of flowering tops. 3 daily cups)
- Dysmenorrhea: In order to alleviate the pain produced by dismenorrhea or irregular menstruations it is advisable to prepare mixed infusions to equal parts of sage , rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) Take three cups per day until the pain diminishes
- It is a good soothing and relaxing remedy . Infusions of dried floriferous summits can relieve pain. Similarly, if we add a handful of dry plant in the bath, it will relax and relieve us. This treatment is very useful to decrease the intense pain, such as headache, backache, neck pain, kidney stones or gallstones. (Infusion of a spoonful of flowering tops. 2 cups per day)
( For backache or cervical pain in external treatment: Rub the back with a mixture of 10 drops of essential oil in two tablespoons of olive oil. (Add 20 drops to bath water. Take a bath for 15 or 20 minutes) (Add to bath water the infusion of 3 tablespoons of dried plant in a liter of water. Take a bath for 15 to 20 minutes)
- Natural antibiotic: Rosemary has over 40 antibacterial and over 20 antiviral principles . Used internally it can help fight respiratory diseases or digestive diseases. Used as a flavoring in food, at the same time, it prevents the proliferation of pathogens. It does not kill bacteria but inhibits or reduces its development so it may be helpful to the treatment with antibiotics of gonorrhea.
It has been shown that rosemary inhibits the formation of harmful bacteria in in vitro, so its use could be interesting in cases of poisoning from spoiled food. (Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Take a couple of cups a day)
- Very useful for hair loss: Stimulating properties of rosemary for hair growth are well-known. Rubbing your scalp with the liquid resulting from mixing one part rosemary oil with two parts almond oil helps improve circulation in the area and encourages hair growth. Rosemary can be used to prepare natural shampoos.
- Brittle nails: For nails that break easily, you can take nail baths with a fully charged infusion of the whole dry plant .
- anemia: Rosemary contains much iron that can help to overcome its lack in our bodies in cases of anemia. (Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. A couple of cups a day)
- Alzheimer disease: Rosemary has antioxidant properties very useful to avoid the damage that free radicals inflict on acetylcholine. It can be used in infusion (A teaspoonful of flowers per cup of water) In external use, we can make use of essential oil frictions (Friction on the head with diluted rosemary oil ) or in the water of bath (add a few drops of tincture in the water of the bath)
- Dental caries: (mouthwashes with the infusion of the flowers.)
- Fibromyalgia : Very useful as muscle relaxants (Rub the painful area with a mixture of 10 drops of their essential oils in two tablespoons of olive oil. (Add to bath water Infusion of 3 tablespoons of dried plant in a liter of water. Take a bath for 15 or 20 minutes)
b)cookery:It is an extraordinary seasoning which enhances the meals flavor, specially with stews or barbecues.
c)Deodorant: A handful of dried flowers inside a small cloth bag will be useful to banish hard odours from a room or to act as an ecological deodorant in a vehicle. |
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