Fresh Rosemary Tea and More



Rosemary is a relative to the mint family, and the name is derived from its Latin origin to mean "dew of the sea." Rosemary is very common in Mediterranean cuisine and has somewhat of a bitter astringent taste to it. While that is true, it compliments oily foods very nicely. A tisane can be made from the Rosemary leaves and that is also very popular when cooking.

First it is burned and then added to a BBQ to flavor various foods. Sage, unlike many other herbs has a high nutritional value to it and is rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin B-6 and is more nutritional in its dried form rather than fresh. When growing rosemary plants, it should be harvested just as you are going to use it because it truly loses its flavor once dried. Gardners swear that growing Rosemary plants in and around your garden will fend off moths, beetles, and carrot flies.

Older Europeans loved Rosemary and believed that the use of Rosemary improved memory and also used it as a symbol of remembrance and was often tossed into fresh graves before they were covered over. Traditionally, it has been said that when growing rosemary plants and left untrimmed, it would grow for thirty three years where it will reach the height of Christ when he was crucified. Many would also place sprigs of Rosemary underneath their pillows to ward of evil and nightmares. Often the wood that comes from the stems of the Rosemary plant was used to make musical instruments. Remember that people back then liked to utilize every piece of something rather than waste it. Today, many wreaths are made from Rosemary as a symbol of remembrance.

Today, the main use of Rosemary is in cooking, as well as, is in potpourris, air fresheners, shampoos, and cosmetics. There has also been scientific evidence that the use of Rosemary works very well as a memory stimulant. Rosemary has also shown some cancer prevention properties in animals. But further the use of Rosemary has shown a strong relationship in relaxing muscles, and to soothe an stomach upset as well as menstrual cramps. The main thing to remember when using Rosemary for this purpose is that if you use too much, it can actually cause a counter effect.

You can make fresh Rosemary tea for calming nerves and anxiety and as an antiseptic. Many people find the fresh Rosemary tea tastes very good. Making fresh Rosemary tea is quite simple, just pour boiling water over the leaves and steep for 10-15 minutes. A little sugar can be added, but you should not add any cream. A few sprigs can be added to oils and vinegars to flavor the products which add a nice taste for cooking.

When used cosmetically the use of Rosemary can lighten and tone human hair and when mixed with equal parts of shampoo it has been known to strengthen hair too. It also makes for a nice additive in hot bath water. Rosemary is still used quite commonly today however more so for cooking than anything else.

The information in this article is for information only. It should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, nor should it be used in any way for medical advice. Always consult the appropriate medical professional if you have a medical condition.




















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