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PROPERTIES OF ROSEMARY

 

Rosemary medicinal plant





 

 

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Common noun: Rosemary
Scientific noun: Rosmarinus officinalis.
Family. Mint family - Labiatae.
Habitat: It grows wildly in the scrub of the Mediterranean climate , together with other plants as the thyme (Thymus vulgaris ) lavender (lavanda Sp.)and cistus (Cistus sp.)
Characteristics: It is a very fragrant perennial shrub, with light purple flowers and many leaves,which are dark green on its face and quite whitish on the reverse

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, 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, gastritis, bloating, flatulence, aerophagia and heartburn,

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 of kidney stones or gallstones.

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.
 

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.

Picking and storing:Spring and Summer are the best two seasons to pick up the leaves and flowers which should be dried up in the shade and be kept in a very dry and dark spot till completely dried.

If you don't have the chance to collect them personally,you can purchase them very easily at any Herbalist ' s.

More information about natural medicine in the listing above.

 

 


The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor.
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