Rosemary is very popular in cooking to add flavor to Mediterranean recipes.
But do you know that this plant is full of virtues?
I reveal here all the uses to take advantage of the benefits of rosemary.
And you'll see, it's very easy to benefit from it!
It was my naturopath who explained to me everything you can do with rosemary.
Here are 18 rosemary benefits and uses you need to know about . Watch:
To have a good rosemary scented oil, nothing could be simpler.
Take 3 or 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary and steep them in your bottle of olive oil for at least 3 weeks.
Then use this oil to flavor your salads or pasta .
Better ! Marinate your grilled meats in rosemary oil before putting them on the barbecue.
You can also flavor your bread, pizza or pasta dough with a drizzle of rosemary oil.
In the same way, prepare a butter flavored with rosemary and garlic.
Perfect for melting on grilled meat...a bit like a "maître d'hôtel" butter .
Take a slab of unsalted butter and leave it at room temperature to soften.
Chop the rosemary and garlic in a small chopper. Then add the soft butter and mix.
You can put everything in small molds to give it a nice shape.
Salt with a taste of Provence, anyone?
It's super easy to do.
Put several sprigs of fresh rosemary in a tightly closed jar of coarse salt.
Wait at least 15 days before sprinkling this salt on your fish or grilled meat.
You had to dare...but I swear it's super good!
Yes, aromatic herbs can also be served as a dessert.
I recommend a citrus/rosemary blend, it's excellent.
Make a grapefruit-rosemary or lemon-rosemary sorbet for a pepsy and refreshing dessert.
Find an easy sorbet recipe here.
When it's hot, you have to hydrate a lot.
But drinking "plain" water, you quickly get tired of it.
So why not flavor it?
Infuse a sprig of rosemary in a tightly closed carafe of water.
Add lemon, grapefruit, a mint leaf or a dash of raspberry syrup.
It's excellent to taste chilled.
Of course, we all know the benefits of essential oils.
But rosemary officinalis is particularly appreciated for anxiety, joint pain, headaches, or colds.
It also reactivates blood circulation and digestion .
It would also be beneficial for losing weight and concentrating better.
Want to know all about the benefits of rosemary essential oil?
I highly recommend this article here on the subject.
Stop using store-bought deodorants full of unhealthy ingredients and endocrine disruptors.
I have better for you!
A 100% natural deodorant. It involves putting sprigs of fresh rosemary in baking soda . Here is the recipe.
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In some countries it is recommended to eat a lot of aromatic herbs (mint, rosemary, thyme, etc.) so that the sweat emitted by the body takes on the smell.
Do you want beautiful, strong and shiny hair?
So consider rosemary. An infusion of rosemary leaf and nettle is an excellent rinse water.
It purifies the scalp, reduces dandruff and degreases the hair .
It also boosts blood circulation...which promotes hair growth.
Others infuse rosemary in white wine to stimulate hair regrowth.
If you have a stuffy nose or sinusitis, a good fumigation can help you breathe easier.
However, we always think of eucalyptus.
But rosemary camphor is also very beneficial when inhaled.
Boil a bowl of water and infuse rosemary sprigs in it (or 2 drops of camphorated rosemary essential oil).
Then, breathe for 10 minutes by putting a towel over your head to take advantage of all the vapours.
It is a natural expectorant remedy.
You can improve your cognitive functions and stimulate your memory thanks to rosemary .
How?
By diffusing cineole rosemary essential oils with a diffuser.
But also by eating more rosemary by following the recipes we suggested at the beginning of the article.
Thanks to its carnosic acid content, it fights free radical damage to brain cells.
Rosemary is the essential ingredient for a painkiller grandmother's remedy.
Whether it's to relieve a toothache, headache, heartburn or a small wound, rosemary infusion is the key to those little sores.
Apply this remedy by massaging the painful area and, in addition, drink rosemary herbal teas.
Internal and external actions are better than one!
It also relieves joint pain such as rheumatism or osteoarthritis for example.
When you feel stressed or anxious, inhale a little rosemary.
If you have a potted rosemary plant nearby, inhale deeply.
Alternatively, a sprig of fresh or dried rosemary will do.
Don't have any on hand?
So, put a drop of rosemary essential oil in a diffuser in the room where you are .
Rosemary is a powerful natural antibacterial.
Perfect for taking care of your oral health .
In case of bad breath, cavities, rabies, teeth or simply for prevention, make a mouthwash with rosemary daily.
To do this, infuse 4 sprigs of rosemary and 4 cloves in 500 ml of water and rinse your mouth with this mixture.
Do you remember the rosemary scented oil from point 1?
Well, it's also perfect for the skin.
In particular to relieve itching due to eczema or psoriasis .
But also to treat acne pimples or small wounds.
Simply massage the area with rosemary-infused oil!
To stimulate the evacuation of urine and make your bladder work , regularly drink herbal teas of fresh rosemary.
The ideal is to drink it throughout the day, hot or cold.
If needed, add elderberry, dandelion or fennel to boost the diuretic action.
If you are prone to migraines, you need to recognize the first signs of their arrival.
As soon as you feel them, infuse rosemary in boiling water.
Then, breathe like fumigation under a towel .
If the pain is strong, put rosemary oil compresses on your temples.
Do you know the potpourri to perfume your home?
So, do not hesitate to use aromatic herbs, especially rosemary.
Put them in a pot of water and bring everything to a boil.
To vary the smells, add cinnamon, vanilla, lemon, flower petals, sage, mint, lavender... according to your taste.
To repel bugs and other pests, put sprigs of rosemary in front of windows, doors and all openings.
It's perfect for getting rid of cockroaches, mosquitoes and even flies in the middle of summer.
If you have the possibility, place small pots of rosemary on your terrace or in front of your windows .
It is also a very easy plant to grow and does not fear cold or hot weather.
