Rosemary was nicknamed in ancient times as the "rose of the sea". Its leaves are an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine and its essence has many digestive and energetic benefits. Whether fresh, in bud or in essential oil, discover in detail the benefits of rosemary.
Rosemary in a few words
Le romarin is a small shrub that grows spontaneously around the Mediterranean. Rosmarinus Officinalis It can reach 1,5m high and belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its persistent leaves look like needles and its small flowers are of a lavender blue. Strongly aromatic, rosemary has a place of choice in the kitchen.
Biochemical composition of the flowering tops of rosemary :
essential oil : 1,8 cineole
phenolic acids: caffeic, rosmarinic and chlorogenic acids
phenolic diterpenes: carnosolic acid and carnasol
tanins
triterpenes and steroids: oleolic and ursolic acids
flavonoids
Rosemary, a symbolic plant
In ancient times, rosemary symbolized ancestral memory. It was woven into a crown and placed on the heads of students to increase their memorization capacity during exams. Rosemary was also burned at funerals to honor the memory of the deceased. By the way, in Ancient Egypt, this same process was practiced in the tombs of the pharaohs.
Moreover, this plant was also offered to newlyweds because, "it brings confidence, fidelity and fertility", it was said.
Rosemary thus symbolizes both death and love, the passage from one to the other.
Rosemary, an energetic remedy
In the sacred realm, the spirit of rosemary helps to silence anger by digesting it and moving on. It acts on the energy of the liver and the solar plexus. It thus develops self-confidence, clarity and alertness. The energy of rosemary is rather masculine. It sets in motion, it pushes the user to action without worrying about the past (resentment, anger, bitterness, revenge...).
To act in the subtle, we prefer rosemary in the form of buds. The advantage of gemmotherapy isThis technique allows towork on all levels: physical, emotional and spiritual. The more the concentration is diluted, the more its action will act in the subtle.
Take 5 drops per day in a little water to be drunk on an empty stomach in the morning, for 21 days.
Romarin and industry
Another method is to pick a sprig of rosemary with a conscience, being grounded and respectful of the shrub. Then infuse it in hot water.
Drink the beverage in consciousness. This ritual encourages you to live in the present moment, to settle down, to take the time to connect to your inner world while connecting to the world around you.
Rosemary: what are its pharmacological properties?
Thehepato-protective action of rosemary is due to the presence of phenolic acids. They allow to maintain and increase the enzymatic activity of glutathione peroxidase which tends to be decreased when the liver is in contact with toxins and pollutants. Moreover, it protects from hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) by decreasing triglycerides.
Phenolic aids increase the enzymatic activity. This has an effect on the proper filtration of the blood and the elimination of toxic substances.
Choleretic and cholagogue
The rosemary stimule la production et la sécrétion de bile ce qui facilite la digestion.
Antioxidant
Rosmarinic acid protects against the effects of oxidative stress and cellular aging by inhibiting the production of nitric oxide, among other things.
Anti-inflammatory
Rosemary inhibits inflammatory reactions.
Rosmarinic acid contained in rosemary improves seasonal allergy symptoms much better than a placebo.
Rosemary, how to use it ?
The easiest way is to integrate it in your kitchen. Its essence will then diffuse in your dishes which will not only be perfumed and tasted but will be transformed into medicinal remedies.
To ease a lazy digestion, you can prepare an unsweetened infusion with a sprig of rosemary directly in hot water.
The rosemary bud is interesting in many ways. As mentioned above, it acts on all the spheres of the being. You can take drops diluted in a glass of water in the morning or several times a day or even in a large bottle of water to drink throughout the day between meals. It all depends on your problem.
The essential oilas for it, is very powerful. It can be a real poison for your liver. We must not forget that it is the toxicity of plants that makes them effective. As they say: "It is the dose that makes the poison". In this case, therosemary EO should be recommended by a certified practitioner because there are several varieties: rosemary with verbenone, with camphor, with cineole.
Some precautions for use
Do not use in pregnant women and children under 6 years old.
The essential oil should not be used pure.