Health

Monday 17 February 2014

What are the health benefits of Rosemary?

What are the health benefits of Rosemary?

Rosemary plant.

Rosemary is an aromatic shrub that has leaves similar to needles, its leaves contains essential oil responsible for its effect on the digestive system. The leaves are used as a flavoring in foods such as stuffing lamb, pork, chicken and turkey. It is native to the Mediterranean flowers are white, pink, purple or deep blue and Asia, The Rosemary plant flowers in spring.

Where to plant Rosemary?

 Since it is attractive and drought tolerant, Rosemary plant is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, especially in regions of Mediterranean climate. It is considered easy to grow wild or is cultivated in calcareous soils. Rosemary plant can grow quite large and retain good looks for many years, can be pruned into recognized shapes. Rosemary can easily grow indoor in a pot. 
Rosemary grows on friable loam soil with good drainage in an open, sunny position. It can be propagated from an existing plant by clipping a shoot long, stripping a few leaves from the bottom, and planting it directly into soil.
The leaves, fresh and dried, are used in traditional Italian cuisine. They have a bitter, astringent taste and are highly aromatic, which complements a wide variety of foods. A hot beverage can be made from the leaves. 
Rosemary plant is high in iron calcium and vitamin B6 extract has been shown to improve the shelf life and heat stability of omega 3-rich oils

Rosemary plants contain antioxidant and it’s also rich in vitamin A.
Rosemary oil is used for multiple purposes such as fragrant bodily perfumes or it is also burnt as incense, and used in shampoos and cleaning products.
Now let’s not forget to discuss Rosemary Health Benefits:
Rosemary plant stimulates the functions of gallbladder and it is recommended in cases of hepatic deficiencies, and also in chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.

How it acts?
Rosemary acts on intestinal fermentation and reduce the pain of the abdominal, and relax the muscles of the respiratory system, also reduce soothes cough and eases breathing for asthmatics.

The wonderful smell of Rosemary is often related with good food and great times, not only this but the Rosemary is associated with good health.
Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system because of the Rich source of antioxidants
Increasing circulation, and improving digestion.
Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks.
In addition, Rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration.
the Carnosic acid inside the rosemary is able to fight off free radical damage in the brain.

Tips for Preparing Rosemary.
Quickly rinse Rosemary under cool running water and pat dry. Most recipes call for Rosemary leaves, which can be easily removed from the stem. Alternatively, you can add the whole sprig to season soups, stews and meat dishes, and then simply remove it before serving.


How to Enjoy A Few Quick Serving Ideas.

Add fresh Rosemary to omelets and Frittatas.
Rosemary is a wonderful herb for seasoning fish chicken and lamb.
Add Rosemary to your soup it gives special taste.
Chop fresh Rosemary finely and sprinkle it on bread dough before placing it in the oven.
Place whole sprigs of Rosemary inside roasting poultry or on top of fish.
If you Found that this article was Useful and Interesting, Feel Free to Like, Comment and Share it with your friends :)
Subscribe now and Stay in Touch With our Healthy Tips

3 comments: