What are the specific benefits and effects of rosemary?
Rosemary is mostly used in European countries, most commonly for cooking. There are many kinds of spices commonly used in Western cuisine. Let's take a look below at what exactly the benefits and effects of rosemary are.
What exactly are the benefits and effects of rosemary?
Benefits of rosemary
Ingredients: mainly carnosic acid, carnosol, rosmanol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid and other ingredients.
Nature and flavor: pungent, warm.
Meridian entry: enters the lung, stomach, kidney and liver meridians.
Benefits: has a relatively strong astringent effect, regulates oily and unclean skin, promotes blood circulation, stimulates hair regrowth; reduces skin congestion, puffiness and swelling; astringes the skin, improves dandruff; relieves menstrual pain, acts as a diuretic, aids weight loss; benefits the stomach and intestines, heart, lungs, liver and gallbladder; acts as a cardiotonic, lowers blood pressure, regulates anemia; refreshes the mind, invigorates the brain, restores the vitality of the central nervous system; for skin astringency after weight loss, it makes the skin firmer and more elastic.
Effects of rosemary
1. Rosemary is a precious natural aromatic plant. During the growing season it gives off a fresh fragrance and has the effect of calming the mind and refreshing the spirit.
2. Its stems, leaves and flowers have a pleasant fragrance. The aromatic oil extracted from the flowers and tender twigs can be used to blend air fresheners, perfumes, soaps and other cosmetic raw materials. The most famous toning lotion is made with rosemary, and it can also be used in beverages, skincare oils, hair growth agents and laundry paste.
3. Rosemary has a calming and mind-refreshing effect, and has a certain therapeutic effect on indigestion and stomach pain. It is often crushed and soaked in boiling water before drinking, 2~3 times a day, which can produce a calming and diuretic effect. It can also be used to treat insomnia, palpitations, headache, indigestion and many other conditions. External use can treat trauma and arthritis. It also has the effects of strengthening the heart, promoting metabolism and promoting blood circulation in peripheral blood vessels.
4. It also improves impairments in speech, vision and hearing, enhances concentration, treats rheumatic pain, strengthens liver function, lowers blood sugar, helps in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, and helps paralyzed limbs regain the ability to move.
5. It has a relatively strong astringent effect, regulates oily skin, promotes blood circulation and stimulates hair regrowth. It improves hair loss (pregnant women should not consume it).
6. In Western cuisine, rosemary is a frequently used spice, especially in dishes such as steak and potatoes as well as baked goods. It has a light sweet aroma and flavor with pine wood notes, a rich fragrance, and a sweet taste with a bitter note.
7. For weight loss and eliminating edema, mix 3 drops of rosemary essential oil, 2 drops of cypress essential oil and 5 milliliters of sweet almond oil, then massage onto the obese areas after blending evenly. It has the effect of reducing weight and eliminating edema.
8. To regulate the respiratory system and suppress breathing difficulty caused by asthma, you can drip 2-3 drops of rosemary essential oil onto a cotton ball and place it on one side of the pillow while sleeping. When symptoms are severe, you can gently massage 3 drops of rosemary essential oil onto the chest, forehead and nose, and the effect can be seen.
Precautions for rosemary
Dietary precautions:
1. Rosemary essential oil is highly irritating and is not suitable for patients with high blood pressure or epilepsy; it has an emmenagogue effect, so avoid using it during pregnancy.
2. It is best not to take essential oils orally unless instructed by an aromatherapist or physician.
3. During the first few months of pregnancy, it is best to avoid using essential oils for massage or bathing, because certain essential oils may induce menstruation.
4. Citrus essential oils (bergamot, lemon) can cause skin sensitivity to sunlight and ultraviolet rays. Therefore, do not expose the skin to sunlight within eight hours after use.
5. Patients with high blood pressure, paralysis, or nervous system and kidney diseases should use caution. For certain essential oils such as cypress and rosemary, it is best to consult a physician or aromatherapist before use.