What are the benefits and effects of rosemary? A detailed guide to how to consume it

Native to the Mediterranean coast, rosemary is also called "dew of the sea." It is an evergreen shrub plant that stays green all year round. This plant is characterized by an upright growth habit, grayish-green leaves that are narrow, slender and pointed, and foliage that constantly gives off a pine-like fragrance. In spring and summer it produces small pale blue flowers, and in summer it produces small blue flowers that look like little droplets, which is why it is called "dew of the sea." Rosemary is also regarded as an herb that can enhance memory. Clearly this plant is no ordinary one, so what are the benefits and effects of rosemary? Can it be eaten?

[Benefits and effects of rosemary]:

1. The flowers and seeds of rosemary can relieve headaches, help with sleep, and prevent hair loss, and they also have a certain sterilizing and anti-viral effect; adding a small amount of the leaves during cooking can remove the fishy smell of fish; the fresh herb can be brewed as tea, used in baths, and to remove sweat and refresh the spirit; after distillation, the fresh flowers can produce aromatic oil. The world's first perfume, Hungary Water, was extracted from rosemary.

2. It relieves stomach bloating, enhances memory, refreshes and wakes up the mind, relieves headache symptoms, and improves the appearance of hair loss (not suitable for pregnant women to drink). Rosemary tea has a fragrance that can make a person clear-headed, can enhance brain function, can improve headaches, and boosts memory. Students who need to memorize a great deal may want to drink more rosemary tea. In addition, it is also very effective for colds, bloating, obesity and more.

3. It 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 vitality.

4. It has a fairly strong astringent effect, conditions oily and unclean skin, promotes blood circulation, and stimulates hair regeneration.

[How to consume rosemary]:

1. Brewing herbal tea: rosemary (an appropriate amount), hot boiled water (about 400cc), honey or granulated sugar (as needed). Put the rosemary into a pot, add the hot boiled water, steep for 3-5 minutes, then add honey or granulated sugar and it is ready to drink.

2. Rosemary is widely used in cooking. The fresh tender branches and leaves have a strong aroma and can remove the gamey smell of meat. Just a few tender stems and leaves (no need to use too much, so as not to overpower the original flavor of the food) are enough to make fragrant roasted ribs (pork ribs, lamb chops and beef short ribs). Rosemary roast chicken is especially good.

3. As a raw vegetable for salads, if a few rosemary leaves are added when blanching, the special aroma is easily incorporated into the dish. For dishes that need long heating, dried rosemary can be used, or a little rosemary powder can be added after cooking. The fresh flowers of rosemary can also be used in cold salads, to garnish dishes, and to add fragrance and flavor.

4. Rosemary herbal tea is beneficial to the heart, relieves pain and helps with sleep (high, 2000). Usually 5-10 cm tender sprigs are picked, washed and placed in a teapot, steeped for 2-3 minutes and then it is ready to drink; the longer it steeps, the stronger the fragrance. Adding the tender sprigs to lemon soda water gives an especially good flavor.

5. Drinking a small cup of wine steeped with rosemary every day can reduce heart attacks. It can also be made into herbal vinegar. Also, rosemary leaves, mint leaves and anise leaves can be placed in boiled water and steeped for 20 minutes; after filtering, it can be used as a mouthwash to care for the oral cavity.