Rosemary and its medicinal properties: what you should know about it

The healing properties of rosemary are uniquely versatile. The Mediterranean herb is not only popular in the kitchen, but also for various applications related to your own health. You can take advantage of that. We'll show you how.

Rosemary: The healing effects in detail

Rosemary is one of the classic Mediterranean medicinal herbs and is used due to the ingredients and their effects. The reason for this are the essential oils, which are composed of a variety of different substances. These include camphor, borneol, zineol, saponins and some alkaloids. Together they work effectively in the human body.

• Rosemary has a calming effect on the body and mind. For this reason, the oils are used in many different ways in everyday life. An example are fragrance oils, perfumes or shower gels.
• It stimulates the appetite and promotes digestion . Flatulence and unpleasant feelings of fullness are effectively combated.
• The medicinal herb lowers blood pressure and stimulates the circulation .
• Caution : Only take rosemary in moderation, otherwise the herb will develop toxic properties. You should not consume or otherwise take rosemary during pregnancy.

Areas of application of rosemary

The immense healing properties of rosemary allow a variety of applications that have a positive effect on the human body. The medicinal herb can either be drunk as tea or used in baths. This is to alleviate classic symptoms of illness such as exhaustion or stomach and intestinal complaints. Other areas of application are:

• Rheumatic diseases can be alleviated with the use of rosemary.
• Relieves menopause and menstrual discomfort.
• Rosemary oil can be used for skin and hair care.
• Fatigue is counteracted by the circulatory effect.

To take advantage of the medicinal properties of the herb, you need to know how to harvest rosemary. We will explain this to you in the next practical tip.

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