Rosemary for a sharp mind and good memory. All health details, doses and recipes in the full spice review

In the article we discuss rosemary and its medicinal properties. You will learn what the plant looks like and how it is used in cooking and cosmetology. We will talk about ways to grow the spice at home and list contraindications to the use of products based on it.

Common or medicinal rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Lamiaceae family. Latin name— Rosmarinus officinalis. Other names: sea dew, wedding flower, incense herb.

Appearance

Appearance (photo) of rosemary

Rosemary has tall, hairy, tetrahedral stems. The grass reaches a height of 2 meters.

Evergreen elongated leaves are located on short petioles. The ends of the leaf plates are blunt, the edges are slightly curved. Small blue flowers are located at the ends of the shoots. The plant blooms in April - May.

The fruit is a round, smooth brown nut. The plant bears fruit in September.

Where does it grow

The grass is found in the wild throughout Europe. North Africa, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus. It is cultivated in Crimea as a cultivated plant.

Dry slopes are suitable for rosemary. The plant is often found in the mountains.

What a smell and taste

The spice has a strong camphor aroma with a fresh pine note. It has the peculiarity that it does not lose its aroma for a long time even during heat treatment. The taste of the spice is slightly spicy.

What can be replaced in food

Use rosemary instead bay leaf, oregano or sage. Do not add these spices to the same dish: they have a strong aroma and drown out each other's taste.

Medicinal properties

Rosemary has a rich composition that is biologically saturated active substances . In dried and fresh raw materials contain a complex of vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, phytosterols and flavonoids.

Due to its rich composition, the product is widely used for diseases. The spice tones the nervous and circulatory system. Products based on it are used to restore strength and increase blood pressure.

Spice stimulates work gastrointestinal tract. It is often used in the treatment of colitis and gastritis.

Plant-based products have an analgesic effect. They are effective for rheumatism and gout.

Application

The beneficial spice is used in folk medicine, in cooking and cosmetology. The herb is also used for weight loss, for which they prepare tea with rosemary, which accelerates the process of burning fat and normalizes metabolic processes in the body.

Tinctures and decoctions are made based on the spice. Oil and extract are obtained from it, which are used in cosmetology.

Let's take a closer look at where rosemary is added.

In cooking

Fresh and dried leaves are used as a spice. The seasoning is suitable for meat and fish dishes. The essential oils contained in the herb give a noble taste to pork and lamb. Wrap fried meat in the branches of the plant: the spice will absorb carcinogens and make the dish healthier. Raw materials are often added to soups, vegetable salads and sauces.

Rosemary is used as an independent seasoning or combined with other herbs. The spice is combined with thyme, basil, marjoram and savory.

In folk medicine

Since rosemary contains beneficial substances, it is often used in folk medicine to treat diseases and strengthen the body:

• diseases of the throat and gums - chew fresh leaves;
• low blood pressure - take aroma baths with rosemary oil to tone the heart muscle;
• pharyngitis - place rosemary oil in each nostril;
• gynecological diseases - drink tea from the leaves.

A good remedy for strengthening the immune system is rosemary tea. It strengthens memory, treats insomnia, prolongs beauty and youth.

Ingredients:

1. Tea - 1 tsp.
2. Rosemary leaves - 1 tsp.
3. Boiling water - 1 tbsp.

How to cook: Mix black tea and herbs and place in a container. Pour boiling water over and leave for 10-5 minutes.

How to use: Drink 1-2 cups of infusion per day.

Result: Improves well-being, accelerates recovery.

Application in cosmetology

Rosemary essential oil is used in cosmetology

The product has a beneficial effect on skin and hair, so it is often added to cosmetic products. The plant tones, cleanses the skin, has a lifting effect and reduces pigmentation.

Masks based on leaves and stems strengthen hair and promote its growth. With regular use, the strands become more manageable and silky.

Facial toner

Tonic deeply cleanses pores. The product is gentle on the skin, suitable for daily use. Thanks to antibacterial effect, the toner is effective for problem skin.

Ingredients:

1. Rosemary leaves - 30 gr.
2. Water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over the raw material, cover with a lid and let it brew for 2-3 hours. Ready product strain. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to use: Apply a little tonic to a cotton pad and massage your face along the massage lines. Carry out the procedure in the morning and evening.

Result: Tonic tightens pores, eliminates blackheads and pimples.

Hair mask

For hair growth, use a mask with spice essential oil. The product strengthens hair follicles and prevents baldness. The mask improves blood circulation in the scalp, stimulating hair growth. Thanks to antibacterial and nutritional properties, the product effectively copes with dandruff.

Ingredients:

1. Castor oil - 35 gr.
2. Burdock oil - 35 gr.
3. Rosemary oil - 3 drops.

How to cook: Heat in a water bath castor oil to a temperature of 36 degrees and combine with burdock. Remove from heat, add rosemary essential oil and stir.

How to use: Apply the product to clean skin heads. Rub in oils massage movements within 5-7 minutes. Wrap your head in a towel and keep the mask on for 40 minutes. Rinse your hair twice with shampoo.

Result: The mask stimulates hair growth, strengthens it and gives a healthy shine.

You will learn more about rosemary in this video:

Contraindications

Contraindications for use:

• hypertension;
• epilepsy;
• reduced acidity of gastric juice;
• individual intolerance;
• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• children under 6 years of age.

Growing at home

Growing heat-loving grass in open ground is possible only in the southern regions. In temperate climates, the spice is cultivated as a houseplant and kept on the windowsill.

Most often, grass is grown from cuttings: the seeds have low germination. In the spring, they begin preparing the cuttings for planting. They are placed in a glass of water for 2-3 weeks until the roots grow. Next, the plant is planted in a wide pot and the top is pinched so that it bushes better.

Planting and care do not require special skills. It is enough to provide the plant with moderate humidity and lighting. The soil should be loosened periodically to saturate it with oxygen.

Rosemary is unpretentious to soil. The only thing that the plant cannot tolerate is temperatures below -10 degrees. The room in which the grass grows must be periodically ventilated to prevent the formation of fungus.

The plant should be watered no more than 2-3 times a week. Rosemary can tolerate drought more easily than waterlogged soil.

Where to buy

Fresh raw materials can be found in specialized stores or ordered online. Dried herbs are sold in any store in the spice section.

Price 1 kg fresh product averages 600 rubles. Dried spice costs about 150 rubles per 100 grams. The price depends on the manufacturer.

Do not take fresh product for future use: it quickly loses beneficial properties. Pay attention to how to store the plant correctly: wrap the branches in a damp towel, wrap the top with plastic or cling film. Store the bundle in the refrigerator door and make sure that the towel does not dry out. With this storage method, the plant retains taste properties within 3 weeks.

What to remember

1. Rosemary is widely used in folk medicine, cosmetology and cooking.
2. With its help, diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems are treated.
3. Spice-based cosmetic products nourish and strengthen skin and hair.
4. Before starting treatment, consult a specialist, as the product has a number of contraindications for use.

The well-known Mediterranean rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) belongs to the evergreen perennial subshrubs from the Lamiaceae family. Translated from Latin, ros marinus means “sea dew.” Popularly, this fragrant, highly branched plant has other names. It is often called the bride's dress, incense grass, sea dew, wedding color...

Its branches are covered with narrow small leaves that resemble pine needles. They are dark green and leathery above, and white-tomentose below with a characteristic odor. Their aroma is somewhat reminiscent of the intertwining aromas of camphor, eucalyptus, pine and lemon.

The amazingly smelling violet-blue flowers are small, collected in inflorescences. This heat-loving, branched shrub blooms from February to May and, like, can reach a height of up to 2 meters.

Rosemary is native to the western Mediterranean, and it is not without reason that its aroma resembles sea freshness. Currently, its wild species can be seen in almost all countries of Southern Europe.

In our country, rosemary is cultivated as an essential oil plant, mainly in Transcarpathia and Crimea, since it cannot withstand prolonged frosts. Rosemary is used primarily as an aromatic and medicinal plant.

Since ancient times, it has been revered and considered sacred in Greece, Italy, and Egypt, as evidenced by many legends. For example, residents of Rome and Greece often wore wreaths woven from rosemary branches on their heads. It was believed that wearing them would activate mental activity, and also improves memory.

In the Middle Ages, thanks to their antiseptic properties, this needle-shaped herb was used against the plague and other epidemics. In some European countries According to tradition, funeral makers still carry sprigs of rosemary with them. And drawings of rosemary branches can be seen on Egyptian tombstones.

IN Ancient Greece this wonderful plant was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. The Greeks believed that it brings happiness, protects from bad dreams, preserves beauty and youth.

According to sources dating back to 1870, it is known that the famous “Water of the Hungarian Queen” or, as it was also called, “Elixir of Youth” included miraculous rosemary in its composition; it was he who helped turn the sick, already aged princess into a beautiful beauty, whose hand and heart the king himself sought Polish.

In ancient times, in order for washed clothes to absorb the smell of freshness, Mediterranean women dried them by hanging them on rosemary bushes. They also used this wonderful plant as a preservative for storing food, especially meat and fish.

As a spice, this aromatic plant has been known since ancient times and today is widely used in aromatherapy and herbal medicine, cooking and cosmetics. Currently, this aromatic spice is popular not only in the Mediterranean countries, but also in Western European countries, as well as in the USA. Unfortunately, it is not widely popular in the countries of the former CIS.

Harvesting rosemary

For treatment, one-year shoots and leaves collected before flowering are harvested. In order to preserve the essential oil as much as possible during drying, it is necessary to dry the raw materials in the shade, and the temperature should not exceed +35 degrees.

Rosemary is very thermophilic and practically does not tolerate even slight frosts. Therefore, if you have frosty winters, it can be successfully grown in an indoor pot.

To do this, take a rosemary cutting, place it in a small container with water, wait for the roots to appear, then transplant it into an indoor pot with good soil and place it on the windowsill on the south side.

Rosemary has choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, as well as tonic, antidepressant and antioxidant properties. The most powerful antioxidant that has a beneficial effect on the immune system is rosmarinic acid.

Rosemary is rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B6, folic acid and niacin. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, fats and many macro and microelements.

But the most valuable is the essential oil obtained from rosemary. It is used to treat eczema, various types rashes, burns, used for scabies, pediculosis and abscesses.

Rosemary is a good stimulant immune system person. Particularly effective for heart disease, low blood pressure, colds, and male sexual weakness. To treat radiculitis and rheumatism, it can be used by adding it to baths, as well as to ointments for rubbing diseased areas.

Rosemary is an excellent antiseptic; it is often included in toothpastes. It is very useful for normal metabolism, blood circulation, after strokes, in restoring the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, swelling of the legs, menopause, and for relieving various spasms.

To improve weakened memory, a head massage with the essential oil of this wonderful plant is useful; it prevents age-related changes brain, helps prevent Alzheimer's disease.

In cosmetology, rosemary is known as effective remedy to combat excess weight and cellulite. Favorable action of this plant on the skin promotes its rejuvenation.

The essential oil obtained from rosemary is especially useful for hair care. Having a positive effect not only on hair, but also on skin head, it disinfects and tones it, improves blood circulation.

Thanks to regular head massage using essential oil, hair growth increases, hair loss is significantly reduced, the appearance of gray hair slows down, and dandruff disappears.

For example, a head massage with rosemary and castor oil taken in equal parts strengthens the hair well, making it shiny and silky. Rubbing rosemary oil for two weeks can even stop hair loss.

And adding essential oils of basil and tea tree, you will get excellent antibacterial agent for the treatment of many scalp diseases.

For those with dry hair

Mix olive oil (50 g) and yolk chicken egg, add 2-3 drops of rosemary oil. Then gently apply this mixture to your hair for 30 minutes, after which you wash your hair with shampoo.

For oily hair

Mix jojoba oil (10 g) with grape seed oil (20 g), add a couple of drops of rosemary oil. Apply the resulting product to your hair for 1 hour. We also wash off the mask with shampoo.

Anti-dandruff mask recipe

Mix burdock oil (3 tablespoons) with pre-melted cocoa butter (3 tablespoons) and 3-4 drops of rosemary oil. This mixture Apply to hair, leave for 3 hours, then wash off with shampoo.

Hair loss mask recipe

Take burdock and castor oil in equal parts, add 2 drops of rosemary oil to them. Mix all the ingredients of the mask and leave it on your hair for 40 minutes, after which you wash your hair with shampoo.

Recipes for using rosemary in folk medicine

Infusions, tinctures, powder, decoctions and essential oils of rosemary are often used in folk medicine. Thus, the use of alcoholic rosemary tincture improves the functioning of the heart and blood circulation.

Dried rosemary powder is effective for low blood pressure. Decoctions normalize the functioning of the intestines, stomach, and gallbladder, and rosemary infusions will be useful for thrombophlebitis.

For weakened memory, loss of strength, colds and depression, rosemary tea is recommended according to the following recipe:
Pour chopped dried rosemary leaves (1 teaspoon) into a quarter cup of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, strain well. We drink in small sips, slowly, a glass twice a day. The drink should be warm.

At low blood pressure, rosemary works best when boiled with white grape wine or when homemade white wine is infused with it.

Choleretic agent
Powder: Grind the dried rosemary until it becomes powdery. We take the resulting rosemary powder three times during the day, 2 grams each.

For soothing compresses for pain and for the treatment of leucorrhoea in women, pour boiling water over a full glass of a mixture of rosemary leaves, sage leaves and mint leaves in a ratio of 4:10:5 so that it steams and infuses a little. Use warm. Compresses are made in the same way for inflammation of the middle ear, mumps, and various ulcers.

Baths with the addition of rosemary leaves should be taken for radiculitis and the treatment of rheumatism.
For respiratory diseases and bronchial asthma Smoking rolled-up cigarettes also from rosemary leaves, but already dried and crushed, helps.

Contraindications

It is strictly prohibited to take rosemary and preparations made from it.

• during pregnancy (this can cause miscarriage),
• for epilepsy and allergies to rosemary;
• It is not recommended to use it during exacerbation of gastrointestinal ulcers;
• tendency to seizures;
• also for children.

Its overdose can impair kidney function, lead to various disorders, vomiting, uterine bleeding, liver pathology and even pulmonary edema with a fatal outcome.

Before using rosemary preparations, consult a doctor!

In cooking, rosemary leaves and flowers are often added to dishes as a spice. They are collected, dried, and then crushed into powder and sold.

Some of the most popular aromatic mixtures in France, “bouquet Garni” and “herbes of Provence,” include this spice. In Italian cuisine, it is flavored with pasta and added to pizzas.

The leaves of this amazing plant do not lose their aroma even with long-term heat treatment. Therefore, they can be successfully used for stewing, baking and frying various foods.

Rosemary goes well with peas, spinach, cabbage, zucchini, potatoes, eggplant, eggs and mushrooms. Its ground leaves are especially good with cheese dishes, and they are also a good addition to various sauces and soups.

Rosemary leaves go well with any meat; they are added to prepare marinated meat dishes. They give the meat a pleasant aroma, perfectly drowning out the specific natural odor. Before grilling or grilling, the game is wrapped in rosemary sprigs.

The leaves of this wonderful plant are added to vegetable dishes as an addition. Not large number rosemary leaves will add a refreshing aroma to salads.

Rosemary is a natural antioxidant high efficiency, it preserves food from spoilage for a long time.

We bring to your attention a healthy and very simple potato recipe.
Recipe: Take several large potato tubers, wash them well, cut them into 4 parts, add salt and place them on a baking sheet.

Then add a few rosemary leaves and pour a little on top olive oil and bake in the oven until done.

It should be noted that red vegetables (beets, tomatoes and others) do not combine with rosemary. It is also not recommended to add it to fish dishes and light marinades so as not to interrupt their natural flavor.

It is not advisable to use rosemary spice with bay leaf, since the aromas of these spices are largely identical. However, rosemary is perfectly complemented by spices such as black pepper, parsley, thyme, and basil.

How to properly use rosemary spice?

Because of its rich aroma, very little of it is used; when dried, a pinch is used, and when fresh, a small twig is enough. To prevent the dish from developing a bitter aftertaste, add this spice at the end of cooking.

How to properly store rosemary?

Ground rosemary quickly loses its aroma, so it is better to buy rosemary leaves whole. It should be stored properly dry for no more than a year in tightly closed containers. glass jars dark color. And fresh ones will be perfectly stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

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Rosemary is a shrub that is widely used in culinary and medical purposes young green twigs, flowers and leaves. The taste and aroma of this plant is spicy, reminiscent of the aroma of coniferous trees.

In cooking, rosemary is used to flavor meat and poultry, fish and seafood dishes. The essential oils that this plant is rich in are used in medicinal purposes. Healing tinctures and tea are also made from the shoots of this shrub.

Since rosemary contains a large amount essential oils, then it must be dried with great care. About all the methods proper drying We'll talk about rosemary in this article.

The shoots, leaves and flowers of this plant have beneficial properties. But the most valuable is the deciduous mass.

It is necessary to collect the green parts of the plant before the bush begins to bloom. It is during this period that the pouring is contained greatest number useful substances And aromatic oils. Rosemary sprigs are cut 15–20 centimeters long, trying to choose the juiciest and youngest shoots.

Rosemary flowers are collected to brew teas and prepare tinctures. They are cut during the period of active flowering of the plant. The collected inflorescences must be sent for drying as quickly as possible so that they do not have time to wither.

Methods for drying rosemary

In the air

The collected raw materials can be dried in a shaded and well-ventilated area or outdoors under awnings. Main task protect rosemary from getting in sun rays, otherwise the greens will lose color and most of the nutrients.

The green mass is laid out on sheets of paper and dried, turning over every day. You can dry rosemary with individual leaves, but it is much easier to dry the raw material with sprigs.

You can also form small bunches of 5 to 7 branches and hang the rosemary, foliage down, on the veranda or attic.

The flowers are laid out on racks or on sieves in a single layer and dried in the shade, turning occasionally.

The natural drying method takes approximately 2 weeks.

In the dryer for vegetables and fruits

If weather conditions If the greens do not dry quickly enough, you can use an electric dryer for vegetables and fruits.

Green sprigs of rosemary are cut into pieces of 5–6 centimeters and laid out in one layer on the drying racks. To save maximum quantity essential oils, the heating temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.

Flowers are dried in the same way, only the time to dry the inflorescences will take half as much, approximately 4 hours.

In the oven

Use this option Preparing rosemary is highly undesirable, since the heating temperature of the oven is quite difficult to control. But if you urgently need to dry the spice, and there is no other way to do this, then the oven must be set to minimum heat.

The oven door should be ajar and the rosemary trays should be placed on the top shelf. Drying time – 3 – 4 hours.

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How to store dried rosemary

High-quality dried raw materials have a grayish-green color, a spicy, bitter taste and a bright aroma of camphor.

Before placing in storage containers, the branches are freed from leaves. Dry leaves can be ground into powder using a blender, but in cooking it is best to use whole needle-like leaves.

Store rosemary for 1 year in paper or fabric bags. The room where the spice is stored should be dry and cool.

Rosemary literally means “sea freshness”. This spice actually has a pleasant aroma, including notes of camphor, pine needles, citrus and eucalyptus. Externally, rosemary sprigs also slightly resemble spruce branch– its thin leaves look like needles. What kind of rosemary seasoning is this, where should I add it and how much? Since today this spice is available to everyone, it is worth understanding these issues. Which foods and spices does it go well with and which ones doesn’t? For readers of Popular About Health, let's talk about this.

Rosemary - description

The Rosemary plant is an evergreen shrub that grows in countries with warm climates, mainly in the Mediterranean. The Romans contributed to its spread as a spice, since it was they who initially used the branches of the bush to flavor drinks and dishes.

In cooking, the seasoning rosemary is used most often in European cuisine - it is highly valued by the Italians and the French. They add spice not only to meat and fish dishes, but even to cheese snacks, pizza and compotes. It gives products a fresh aroma. The spice is included in some mixtures, for example, Provencal herbs, and is also used as an independent seasoning. How to properly use this spice with the aroma of freshness?

Rosemary - where to add and how much?

An interesting fact is that people who have not previously tried dishes with the addition of rosemary herbs may not understand or appreciate this specific smell and taste. Having tried baked meat or fish for the first time, which were marinated with branches of this shrub, many do not always like the aftertaste and aroma of the dish. However, those who are accustomed to this seasoning use it again and again, that is, rosemary is worth trying, then it can become your most favorite spice.

Where to add Rosemary, in what dishes? What products are combined with the so-called “sea freshness”? We can safely say that this seasoning is suitable for any types of meat and fish. Italians always add sprigs of shrubs to the marinade in which they keep meat before cooking. This allows you to muffle the specific smell of some types of meat and give it an aroma characteristic of forest game. When preparing fish, rosemary sprigs are certainly added when baking it.

Even with prolonged heat treatment, rosemary does not lose the richness of its aroma, so it can be added when cooking and stewing meat, in soups and sauces. The spice goes especially well with cheese. If you are preparing cheese soup or pizza, be sure to add a little rosemary to the dish, then the taste of the cheese will come out in to the fullest. This aromatic green goes well with various legumes - beans and peas, as well as mushrooms and root vegetables. Some dishes from pasta It also makes sense to complement it with the aroma of the greenery of the Mediterranean bush.

Rosemary is often flavored vegetable oil. To do this, place one small branch of a bush directly into the bottle and infuse it. The aromatic oil is then used to dress salads. By the way, this seasoning also goes well with vegetables, especially baked or stewed ones. What other spices can you combine rosemary herbs with? With tarragon, thyme, a mixture of various peppers and basil. But this spice is not combined with bay leaves.

Rosemary is also an excellent preservative; it prevents the formation of bacteria that lead to food spoilage. That is why the leaves of the bush are often added during canning and fermentation.

How much Rosemary is added to dishes??

Since fresh greens from the rosemary bush have a very strong smell, you need to be careful with them. No more than one small twig is added to various dishes. If you purchased dried spice, its smell is not so strong. Culinary experts recommend using no more than a heaping teaspoon of dry or ground rosemary for meat dishes and marinades. If you want to put the spice in a soup or sauce, half of this norm is enough.

Correct Application This seasoning also includes knowledge of when and at what stage of cooking it is best to add it. When cooking soups and stewing meat, add the spice shortly before the end of cooking, about 3-5 minutes. If you add the spice earlier, it will enrich the hot dish. unpleasant bitterness.

Useful properties of seasoning

The value of this spice is not only in its unique fresh aroma. Even the ancient Romans used it as a means to normalize brain function. Rosemary leaves contain substances that improve memory and concentration. And the component carnosol, another component of the green part of the bush, has an anti-inflammatory effect, which is especially pronounced in arthritis and arthrosis. People suffering from hypotension ( low blood pressure) it is worth seasoning food with spices, as it increases blood circulation and slightly increases blood pressure. Accordingly, it is better for hypertensive patients to exclude this spice from their diet, as well as for pregnant girls.

What conclusions can we draw from everything discussed above? Rosemary is definitely healthy spice, which is so loved by Italians and French for its pronounced and incomparable smell of freshness. However, you should not abuse it, but use it in moderation. This spice is suitable for meat and vegetables, legumes, mushrooms, sauces and soups, cheese snacks and pizza. It should be added at the final stage of cooking to prevent the presence of bitterness.

What can it be used for? dried rosemary? Buy it at grocery store much easier than in a pharmacy. However, this aromatic spice has a beneficial effect on work various systems body. It is actively used in Mediterranean countries. In our country, it is still considered somewhat exotic, but at the same time, the number of people who appreciate it is steadily growing every year.

Dry rosemary is a storehouse of vitamin B6, as well as vitamins A, C, PP. Magnesium, potassium and copper, manganese, calcium and selenium, sulfur, phosphorus, zinc and sodium - all this is also contained in rosemary and it is these microelements that it gives to people even in dry form. This spice also contains a lot of saturated fat and at the same time low cholesterol.

The only difference from the fresh product is the lower content of moisture and essential oils (it is these that evaporate during the drying process). Dried rosemary is an excellent aid in the fight against:

• with stress, depression and drowsiness;
• with poor digestion, lack of appetite;
• with a slow metabolism;
• with viruses and weakened immunity.

It also promotes skin cell renewal: it helps maintain a young, healthy, blooming appearance. There is also an opinion that the aroma of rosemary helps to attract male attention to the weaker sex.

Are there any contraindications for the spice?

Dried rosemary is a definitely beneficial spice. But with moderate use. It is known that dried rosemary increases blood pressure and makes the heart work more active - the frequency of its contractions increases.

This spice is not contraindicated for pregnant women, but only in small quantities, and better - not every day. In addition to women in an “interesting” situation, the risk group includes:

• those who suffer from hypertension;
• people susceptible to chronic neuroses;
• people prone to seizures and epilepsy.

It is also worth mentioning those who have an individual intolerance to dried rosemary. It will manifest itself when taking not only dried, but also fresh spices. And this will not necessarily be expressed in allergic reaction- rash and irritation (although often this is what is meant by intolerance), and also in, for example, indigestion - vomiting or diarrhea.

Recipes for use

Now straight to the recipes. Decoctions and infusions are made from dried rosemary. They drink them to get a boost vitality, improve mood, cleanse the skin.

Rosemary infusion

1 tsp. with a slide dried leaves pour 1 cup of boiling water, cover and leave for half an hour. Then the infusion is filtered through a sieve lined with 4 layers of gauze (so that the branches remain on the gauze) and drunk 4 times a day half an hour before meals. If this infusion seems too concentrated, you can halve the portion of rosemary, but increase the number of servings to 6 per day.

Rosemary tea for depression

1 tbsp. l. dry rosemary leaves mixed with 1 tbsp. l. lemon balm herb, 1 tbsp. l. dried blueberry leaves and 1 tbsp. l. St. John's wort and pour 1 liter of boiling water. Leave for half an hour, strain, and drink 4 times a day. After straining, this tea can be poured into a thermos - this will keep it warm all day.

Rosemary for wrinkles on the face and décolleté

1 tbsp. l. dry rosemary pour 1 tbsp. dry red wine (if the skin is normal or dry) or vodka (if the skin is oily), seal tightly and place in a dark place. Every other day, the tincture needs to be shaken and turned over, and after 6 weeks the solution will be ready. Application is simple: twice a day, moisten a cotton pad in the tincture and wipe the skin of the face.

As we see, dry rosemary can be used in completely different ways: in cooking, in cosmetology, in making drinks, and in teas. Choose what you like and be healthy.