'Rosemary' comes from the Latin word "rosmarinus," which means "dew of the sea." This name refers to its light blue flowers and the plant's affinity for wet environments.
In ancient times, brides wore a wreath entwined with rosemary. Also, people used this herb as protection from the bubonic plague, to relieve the pain of gout, and to improve memory.
About the plant
It likes soil with good drainage and exposure to lots of sun, but will not grow well in waterlogged environments. Many people include rosemary as an ornamental plant in their gardens since the plant can be adapted to create low hedges, formal shapes, and groundcover.
Culinary uses
The herb is excellent for seasoning meats like pork, lamb, and chicken. It's also often added to bread and biscuit dough, as well as in beans, potatoes, and lentils. Other foods that take well to rosemary include sauces, stews, sausages, salads, and soups.
Internal health benefits of rosemary
Rosemary is fantastic for soothing muscle aches and pains. It relieves digestive upsets and helps stimulate circulation.
Preliminary evidence suggests that it may help prevent or suppress Alzheimer's disease due to its antioxidants.
Rosemary also stimulates blood flow to the brain, thus improving concentration and relieving fatigue and depression.
Also, it may alleviate respiratory allergies and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Rosemary for skin
Skincare experts hail rosemary for its ability to balance natural oils. The herb refreshes oily skin and hair without causing excess dryness. If you have oily skin or clogged pores, rosemary removes oil and other impurities that clog pores.
Other benefits:
ANTI-AGING
Rosemary contains various antioxidants like carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid, which protect us from stressors in the environment. It also restores the skin to a youthful glow.
APPEARANCE OF TONING & FIRMING
Rosemary gives your skin a firmer, tighter look, thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Try it!
These benefits are why we've included rosemary as an ingredient in our natural skin and hair care products. Try them today, and your body will thank you.
With love,
The Sole Toscana Beauty Team
