Rosemary

An evergreen shrub with thin leaves in the form of needles and a pleasant aroma is called rosemary, which can be seen in the wild in southern Europe. Reaching a height of about 2 meters, it grows in the open ground until the age of twenty, but exclusively in regions with a pleasant warm climate. The homeland of this plant is considered to be the west of the Mediterranean, which is why it bears the second name "sea freshness. " It is believed that rosemary was brought to Europe by the Romans during the campaigns, since in Rome this plant was cultivated as healing and aromatic grass since ancient times.

Rosemary leaves and flowers are used in cooking as a spice. Fresh, slightly bitter-tasting leaflets exude a bright and pure scent that resembles a tangled mix of eucalyptus, camphor, lemon and pine. The aromatic properties of rosemary have long been appreciated by the culinary community of France, so it is part of classic French spicy mixtures such as "Herbs of Provence" and "Bouquet Garni. " The calorie content of rosemary is 131 kcal per 100 grams of aromatic weed.

Rosemary leaves combined with any type of meat will bring a truly indescribable delight. It is often added when pickling lamb, pork and rabbit meat in order to "beat off" the specific smell characteristic of these types of meat, giving it a peculiar flavor of game. An important property of rosemary is that it does not lose its aroma even during prolonged heat treatment, and therefore it is added when stewing, frying or baking products. Complementing the various sauces and soups, it works especially well with dishes from different varieties of cheese. By the way, several rosemary leaves are advised to be added to desserts.

The benefits of rosemary

Traditional medicine claims the benefit of rosemary, in particular the tincture from the leaves of this plant, as a remarkable remedy against flatulence, which also has the ability to improve digestion.

For asthma and diseases of the upper respiratory tract, infusion based on the leaves of this wonderful plant is used inside, and for inflammation of the throat they are advised to do rinses. The benefit of rosemary is also that it enhances heart contractions, increasing blood pressure, and has a tonic effect. By having a beneficial effect on women in the position, children and unstable people, rosemary helps to get rid of insomnia, anxiety and decline in strength.

Rosemary harms

The harm of rosemary can manifest itself as a headache and only if you use its essential oil in an aromatic lamp.