Benefits of Rosemary And Its Side Effects

One of the earliest documented uses of rosemary for health purposes was as a cognitive stimulant. It is said to improve memory and increase intelligence and focus. Many of those claims are still being researched. Its effects on the brain do indicate a rise in memory retention. Keeping the mind quick will also help to keep it young.

Rosemary has many nutrients that are good for your body. In 100 grams of rosemary, you will find a total of 131 calories. It has 6 grams of fat including 2.8 grams of saturated fat, 0.9 grams of polyunsaturated fat, and 1.2 grams of monounsaturated fat. It does not have any cholesterol content.

It has 26 mg of sodium and 668 mg of potassium in it. It has 21 grams of carbohydrates including 14 grams of dietary fiber. It also has 3.3 grams of proteins and a ton of minerals. Of the recommended daily dosage, 100 grams of rosemary contains 58% of vitamin A, 36% of vitamin C, 37% of iron, 16% of vitamin B-6, 22% of magnesium, and 31% of calcium. It does not contain any vitamin B-12 or vitamin D.

Rosemary is widely used in various applications such as:

• Internally, Rosemary is best added to foods as a cooking spice, though a mild tea of Rosemary Leaf can help fight illness when sipped.
• A strong infusion of Rosemary and Nettle leaf is an excellent herbal rinse for hair and can help get rid of dandruff and speed hair growth when used after each washing.
• Rosemary infused oil is an intensive treatment for bad dandruff of hair loss and can be rubbed on hair, left for at least an hour and washed out- this really improves scalp condition.
• It acts as natural air-freshener, put a small handful of rosemary leaf, 1 sliced lemon or orange, and a splash of vanilla into a sauce pot and simmer on low all day (watch the water levels)- It smells amazing and freshens the house for days.
• Rosemary supposedly deters small pests like mice. Several people have recommended tucking small sprigs of dried Rosemary into the backs of cabinets to ward of mice and rats during the winter.
• Rosemary is also helpful in warding off smaller pests like mosquitoes and is an ingredient in my Homemade Bug-Off Bars.
• Rosemary Antioxidant Extract is a very effective natural preservative that can extend the shelf life of homemade lotions, cosmetics or other homemade body products.

The undiluted oil is unsafe to take by mouth. Taking large amounts of rosemary can cause vomiting, kidney irritation, uterine bleeding, spasms, increased sun sensitivity, skin redness, coma, and even pulmonary oedema. Rosemary consumed in very large amounts may also cause allergic reactions.

Rosemary originated in the Mediterranean region but is also native to Asia. Due to its attractive and drought-resistant abilities, rosemary is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for xeriscape landscaping, especially in regions of Mediterranean climate. It is rather easy to grow and is pest-resistant. Rosemary can grow quite large and retain attractiveness for many years, can be pruned into formal shapes and low hedges, and has been used for topiary. It is easily grown in pots.

Rosemary grows on friable loam soil with good drainage in an open, sunny position. It will not withstand water logging and some varieties are susceptible to frost. It grows best in neutral to alkaline conditions (pH 7–7.8) with average fertility.