Meet the rosemary and its properties.
Historically, rosemary was considered a sacred herb because it was surrounded by mysticism. It was used as incense, a branch was placed in the tomb of the deceased with the belief that they could reach eternal rest, it is believed that it serves to break the sending and the evil eye, that is, it is used as an amulet.
But when speaking of "El Romero" (Rosmarinus officinalis) not only must consider its historical uses but also that it is a medicinal and aromatic plant with many medicinal benefits that favor our health, it is also used for gastronomy, cosmetics and hygiene, according to the utility of its properties.
Cultivating rosemary is very easy, because you only need a Mediterranean to plant it and grow it without problems, does not require much water, which allows it to withstand drought and can be maintained through artificial irrigation. They require a sandy or dry and sunny terrain. Just by cutting a branch and placing it on a humid soil we can start the cultivation of a new rosemary plant.
The rosemary plant has an approximate height of 1/2 meter, it has many branches, its leaves are needle-shaped, small and thin, they are perennial and gray-green in color; Its flowers come out in spikes and are usually blue or whitish, and bloom throughout the year
It is interesting to know that rosemary can be used fresh and dry.
Properties and Benefits of Romero:
Rosemary is an excellent antioxidant, effectively fights free radicals; It has a large quantity of essential oils for health, such as camphor, cineole, pinene, limonene, it also contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, tannins or resins.
*.- It is an excellent expectorant and antiviral, which is why it is useful in the treatment of cough, flu and asthma.
*.- Thanks to its neuroprotective properties, it contributes to mental acuity and memory.
*.- Decreases the duration of migraines or strong migraines and lift the mood again.
-*.- Thanks to the increase in blood fluidity, it is useful in the treatment of blood pressure.
*.- It is a natural anti-inflammatory and ursolic acid content allows you to reverse the effects of arthritis and the ailments caused by this condition, also fights infections that occur around the cartilage or in the joints of hands and knees.
*.- It regulates the functioning of the digestive system thanks to its content of potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium and phosphorus, which facilitates digestion.
*.- It works as a diuretic which benefits the functioning of the kidneys, helps the functioning of the liver.
*.- It has relaxing and soothing effect, that is why it is used to calm nerves and relax muscles, increases blood flow by stimulating the brain and memory, and its antioxidant properties, in general lines improve the functioning of the nervous system.
*.- It works as an antiflatulent, since it reduces the production of intestinal gases.
*.- It can be used to reduce hemorrhoids.
*.- It is efficient buccal mouth, combats bad breath and gingivitis, and its antibacterial effect benefits the healthy development of the gums and teeth.
*.- Combats alopecia, as it strengthens the scalp, and the health of the hair follicles and fights dandruff.
*.- It is a mild astringent used to restore the ph of the skin.
Dear friends of steemit I hope you will be encouraged to use rosemary for health, although it is also used as a species for cooking and gives a special touch to our meals.
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