Rosemary
I would like to talk today more about the well known herb - rosemary.
It is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen and native to
the Mediterranean region.
On the one hand coniferous and dry on the other - aromatic and captivating.
It is an effective antidote to a poor diet.
The smell of rosemary essential oils can actually reduce cortisol levels;
cortisol is known as the stress hormone.
Infused in an oil and applied to the skin, there is evidence that rosemary
can stop hair loss. It can also be used to treat muscle pains and arthritis,
reducing inflammation while improving circulation. It is useful on skin
afflictions like bruises and eczema too.
Finally, rosemary preparations - like tea- can be taken internally. Digestive
problems and headaches can be soothed like this.
How to store rosemary:
-freezing
You can freeze whole sprigs of rosemary . When needed, you can easily remove as
many leaves as you want , by moving the thumb and index finger down the twigs .
Keep in mind that frozen rosemary has a more intense flavor than fresh rosemary .
-Drying
After washing place the rorosemary sprigs on a kitchen towel and leave them
for one or two days. Later, bundle them together, tie them up at
their bases, and hang them in a well-ventilated shady area to air dry.
The drying period depending on the conditions can last from few days
to about two weeks.
Rosemary can also dry in the oven, in case there is a lack of space or if the conditions aren`t right.
Place the sprigs on a baking sheet and set the oven on the lowest temperature possible.
After drying. the herbs should be inserted into a closed container.
Rosemary hair rinse
Take 2 or 3 tablespoons of dried rosemary leaves . You can also use 2 or 3 fresh sprigs.
Place them in a tea cup, pour boiling water and wait around 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes pour the mixture (with no leaves) into a clean bottle ( you can use for example
a 2L coke bottle). Add tap water . Use this water as a rinse after shampoo or conditioning.
Rosemary bath
A herbal bath is a very simple and fast way to relax . Just soak dried herbs in warm water
intended for bathing .
The herbs will not only cause the pleasant smell of the water for bathing , but it will also make you feel better and you will gain strength .
Shred a handful of fresh or dried rosemary leaves , add half a cup of sea salt.
Stir , pour it into the tub just before taking a bath. The nice fragrance soothes the senses,
and the oils that rosemary contains can make your skin smoother.
Relieve rheumatic pains , improves circulation and rosemary a bath can relax a tired mind and body .
:)
