ROSEMARY has quite a romantic history.

In Old England, rosemary was considered a sign of fidelity and was incorporated into costumes, gifts, and decorations for weddings. In ancient Greece it was considered a memory-aid, and was put in students’ hair before exams (a far cry from today’s Red Bull!)

Rosemary has also been recognized for its medicinal attributes by the Chinese and other ancient cultures, which makes this versatile and aromatic herbs one of my faves.

What’s So Great about Rosemary?

• Helps protect against cancer and accelerated skin aging due to its high antioxidant profile that fight free radicals.
• Wards off breast cancer by lowering levels of estrogen when taken in concentrated rosemary extract.
• Contains compounds that may help in the prevention of cognitive dysfunction such as Alzheimers.
• Reduces painful symptoms of early onset arthritis.
• Encourages the production of detoxifying enzymes that help to flush toxins from the liver.
• Helps to prevent food spoilage as efficiently as harmful chemical artificial preservatives.
• Increases energy with it’s mild stimulant properties.
• Eliminates bloating and swollen joints by promoting healthy liver function.
• Helps tummy aches and improves digestion by loosening smooth muscle.
• Reduces congestion from colds and has been known to soothe asthma attacks

How Can I Use Rosemary?

• Add dried rosemary to your favorite dishes such as meats, potatoes, pasta sauces, garlic bread, soups and even scrambled eggs!
• Use rosemary beauty products such as shampoos, body lotions and face masks to reap the benefits that rosemary has on your skin.
• Try brewing a cup of rosemary tea in the morning as an alternative to coffee.
• Consider taking rosemary in supplement form.
• Use rosemary extract as a soothing perfume or as a natural cold remedy.