In Rosy Health

The most important constituents of Rosemary are carnosol,carnosic acid,caffeic acid and its derivatives such as rosmarinic acid. These compounds have powerful antioxidant activity. Rosmarinic acid is a strong anti-inflammatory agent. Rosemary helps in stimulating appetite and in the secretion of gastric juices. It is also used as supportive therapy for rheumatism and circulatory problems. It is used in headaches,as well as for nervous complaints. Externally,claim trichologist Rosemary is very often used in hair care products and lotions as it stimulates the hair follicles to renewed activity and prevents premature baldness. It is also a hot favourite with the cosmetologists for its anti-aging properties. To avoid bad breath,use Rosemary as an effective mouth rinse. Because of its anti-bacterial,anti-fungal and anti-parasitic properties,it becomes a very useful herb to have it potted in your little kitchen patch.

Rosemary can take some time to fill in as a plant,so be patient. It is usually propagated by cuttings. Seeds can take time to sprout but it is much faster to start with a cutting. Try rooting it out in a glass of water with a little of the growth hormone added to speed it up. Then you can transfer the little joey into the mother earth. The three fundamentals for successfully growing Rosemary are enough sunlight,good drainage and proper air circulation.

To make use of Rosemary’s health boosting properties try a cup of Rosemary herbal infusion. It helps in colds,influenza,indigestion,fatigue and headaches. One sprig with a cup of boiling water poured over it and left to stand for five minutes,makes a revitalizing and stress-relieving tea.

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