Health Benefits of Rosemary

Rosemary, is a herb belonging to the mint family. It has a potent woody flavor to it. The plant grows in a shrub and has needle like leaves. Apart from its culinary use, it has a lot of medicinal properties which makes it an ultimate weapon in treating minor ailments at home.

Health Benefits of Rosemary

• The oil made from this herb is known for its anti microbial prowess. It has a strong refreshing warm aroma and is often an ingredient in room sprays, candles, fragrances. It helps to remove bad odor and brings a positive energy to the environment.
• It is good for oral hygiene and helps to remove bad breath.
• It has the efficacy to remove pain and aches. Ideal to be massaged with, it is used extensively in head aches, muscle pains and arthritis.
• It is used as a meat tenderizer. It helps to make meat more digestible by breaking down complex proteins in it.
• Its disinfectant properties help revive scalp health and promote hair growth. When lightly massaged on the scalp twice a week, it would give wonderful results. It helps in preventing hair loss by stimulating hair follicles. Mixed with tea tree oil it forms a potent compound in treating hair problems. It helps in the problem of dry and flaky scalp skin. It nourishes hair like no other herb. It is often the popular choice of a herbal ingredient in shampoos and conditioners.
• It is extensively used to treat indigestion, bloating, stomach cramps.
• The essential oil of this herb is believed to boost memory and concentration. A lot of students are advised to use it during stressful exam times.
• Inhaling it can lift spirits, eliminate stress and depression and remove mental fatigue.
• It has energizing properties and is also known to help ladies during mensuration by reducing cramps and clots.
• It has been used with a lot of efficacy since ancient times in treating gall bladder, prostrate, kidney and other associated problems.
• Rosemary is an extremely cheap, easily available powerhouse of nutrients right in your backyard.