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| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
What is Rosemary ? (Rosmarinus officinalis) It name derives from the Latin ros (dew) and marinus (sea), or "sea dew", suggesting that its growth is very favorable breeze from the sea, which brings moisture. Rosemary plant is a bushy evergreen plant with needle leaves and fragile light blue flowers. Needle leaves intense aroma and spicy bitter, pungent and bitter taste. It is used for flavoring vegetables and meat dishes. Rosemary bush stimulates circulation and blood flow to the brain, thus improving concentration and cures headaches.
The leaves are opposite, sessile, thick, leathery, very narrow, and 2-3 cm long. The upper side of the leaf is dark green, and the bottom is a gray-white color and slightly tomentose. Between the branches, develop whorls on a small pedicle tiny purple blue flowers. Rosemary tree originates from the Mediterranean region, where it grows on soil rich in calcium, in a dry climate and salty sea air. Rosemary bush grows 1:00 to 3:00 meters in height. It is widespread in sunny areas and rocky Croatian coastal areas and islands. Often grown in gardens and flower pots, but it is very sensitive to frost, so ga in northern areas should be protected from the cold. Rosemary grows throughout the coastal areas of the Mediterranean, from Portugal to Asia Minor and the Black Sea. Today, it has spread throughout Europe, and is cultivated in the United States and Mexico.
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| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
Scent of flowers and flowering tops and twigs is strong camphor-like, while the rugged flavor, slightly bitter and aromatic. So cooking with rosemary is good. Rosemary loves the sun and rocky regions (calcium) and does not require a lot of moisture. Still does not like frost, so it should be suitably protected. Easily transplanted and does not require any special fertilizer, so it is almost an ideal plant for organic production so you should be planting rosemary if you can.
Rosemary flowers, leaves and twigs contain volatile oils, whose quality depends on the climate and sunny and protected positions. More than a thousand years, is valued spice and natural remedy. Throughout history, the rosemary was a favorite plant. Greek students would put it on your head when you are preparing for exams. The reason is that the folk medicine believed, and still believe, that rosemary stimulates and strengthens memory. In old England, Rosemary was a symbol of fidelity, and from it emerged the custom to wear on the wedding adorns rosemary. Some of these properties science has proven and explained.
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| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
Used rosemary flowers (Flores rosmarini) shoots in flower (Herba Rosmarini), and usually gather leaves (Folia Rosmarini). The leaves are collected in the summer, cut off the branches and put to dry. Distillation of the leaves or twigs gets rosemary oil (Oleum Rosmarini). The flowers are in bloom and the plant are collected in April and May, and dried in the shade. With essential oil, rosemary contains resin, tannin, bitter substances and small amounts of saponin.
Old belief that the scent of rosemary stimulates memory proved by scientists at the University of Cincinnati. Rosemary stimulates circulation and blood flow to the brain, thus improving concentration and cures headaches. So you could put a little rosemary flower pot on your desk or next to the place where your pupils to learn and just observe the results. Rosemary is located at the top of the list of foods that can help in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Studies show that the oil of rosemary may prevent the development of skin cancer, because it prevents the growth of skin tumors and provides natural protection from damage caused by the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. In experimental animals has been shown that rosemary oil can prevent the development of cancer of the colon and lung.
Rosemary works well against bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus, E. coli) and antifungal (Candida). Not in vain Romans burned twigs in his time of great infestation. This plant has sedative, diuretic and antiseptic properties and is considered to be particularly effective in weakness and neuralgia. Herbalists use rosemary for fainting, which occurs because of a problem with the equilibrium system in the ear, nerve disease, mouthwash for bad breath and fever. Ingredients rosemary strengthen the immune system, and anti-inflammatory substances may relieve severe asthma attacks. Stimulatory effect of rosemary may improve liver function and secretion of gall bladder, which helps improve the general state of the organism.
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| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
Tea or wine from rosemary has been used to treat mental exhaustion, poor digestion, poor circulation, cleaning blood and pale, for the treatment of poor hearing and vision, and for facilitating excretion of urine. Alcoholic solution rosemary serves as a means to massage the muscle rheumatism, nerve pain, headaches, and mental and physical exhaustion. Rosemary cooked in goat's milk has been used as a cure for tuberculosis, and as a poultice was a cure for cancer. Oil is produced from the distillation of the leaves or twigs, is an integral part of ROSEMARY fat and tincture for wounds. Rosemary was an unavoidable ingredient of humor Hungarian queen, the widespread medieval medicine, which is still in use today, and is attributed to Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, where he served for beauty and massage paralyzed limbs and gout, from which he suffered at the end of life of the queen. Researchers have shown that external application of oil of rosemary very effectively relieves pain in rheumatic diseases, however indoors oil causes problems with digestion and kidneys, and larger amounts can be toxic. It is therefore recommended that tea has a beneficial effect on muscle relaxation including those with digestive problems or menstrual cramps.
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| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
Rosemary is added to cosmetic products for hair strengthening, invigorating bath, a refreshing tonic. Dark hair can be brightened if the solution of rosemary added to the rinse water, to strengthen the hair can be added to shampoo or conditioner. A solution of rosemary can be used as a refreshing tonic for skin tightening. Rosemary added to the bath for a refreshing swim stronger and especially when recovering from illness. For revitalizing hair growth, loss prevention and formation of dandruff is recommended that a few drops of oil to massage into the scalp, then rinse with a solution of nettles.
Bath of fragrant Mediterranean plants also features an antimicrobial properties. A few drops of rosemary essential oil mixed with coarse sea salt, are an excellent addition to swimming. Such baths stimulate the lymphatic system, enhance the secretion of fluids from the body, improve metabolism in tissues, and thus relieve pain in muscles and joints. List rosemary should not be used in people with gallstones and high blood pressure. Allergic reactions are rare, if they occur, should be discontinued therapy and prescribe an alternative. Avoid in pregnancy.
Rosemary has many uses in the kitchen while his fierce taste like camphor does not suit some people. If used sparingly, is an excellent flavoring for soups, stewed vegetables, meats, all kinds of baking and soft raw. It is best to put a bunch of food, which is appropriate when the dish turns aromatic, remove. You can use leaves separated and finely chop and add to the cooked dish. Its use as a spice, especially in fattier meats and heavier sauces with olive oil and fish, says the wise observation of beneficial effects on the operation of the gall bladder.
