One of the most widely used aromatic and medicinal plants, rosemary is prized in cooking for its unmistakable flavor and delicious aroma.
Few people know that rosemary can also be consumed as an infusion. Rosemary tea , besides having a pleasant flavor, provides numerous health benefits .
Rosemary has numerous medicinal properties, almost all of which are based on the powerful antioxidants it contains, which can slow down the aging process.
Rosemary has the ability to expel toxins from our body by acting on free radicals and molecules that, reacting with proteins, fats and nucleic acids, trigger changes that can lead to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s or premature aging.
Other benefits of rosemary
- It has analgesic properties, which help relieve pain.
- It has a diuretic effect, supporting the elimination of liquids
- It is purifying and frees the intestine from impurities.
- It is an excellent tonic, which helps to energize the body
- It has a carminative effect. It therefore promotes the expulsion of gas.
- It is choleretic, activates the production of bile and facilitates its expulsion.
- It has healing properties and regenerates tissues
- It is antiseptic, and blocks the growth of organisms that cause infection.
You can make an excellent rosemary infusion by boiling a tablespoon of dried leaves (or a chopped fresh sprig) in a cup of water. Strain before drinking and sweeten with honey.
Remember that rosemary is not a medicine, so there is no recommended dose. Consume it normally, without excessive use.
