Rosemary is an herb that fights menstrual cramps, stress and even arthritis problems; know your benefits
Rosemary is an aromatic plant that can bring many health benefits. In addition to chasing away tiredness and fatigue, the herb also helps improve functioning of the nervous system, protect the liver, relieve pain from menstrual cramps, improve blood circulation, aid in food digestion, reduce gas formation, and also as an antioxidant.
By the way, when it comes to respiratory problems, rosemary is used as an expectorant, relieving cough with mucus. It is still able to sweep away free radicals from the body, thanks to its analgesic power, which, when used in the form of poultices, reduces rheumatism pains and has a healing action.
Find out the best way to use rosemary to benefit your health:
To get the medicinal effects of rosemary, you can use it dry or fresh. In the first option, 1 (tea) teaspoon of leaves is enough for 1 (tea) cup of water. If fresh rosemary is the option, 1 level (tea) spoonful of the leaves, with about 5cm piece of branch, is ideal for each (tea) cup. Take 1 or 2 cups (tea) of the drink per day. It is important to mention that rosemary should not be consumed by pregnant women in home remedies.
Tea to fight stress and tiredness
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water (tea)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
Way of doing: Boil the water and add the herb. Cover and leave for 5 minutes. Drink after.
arthritis tea
Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh boldo leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chamomile leaves and flowers
- 1/2 teaspoon dried carqueja leaves
- 1 liter of water
- honey, to taste
Way of doing: Put the aromatic herbs and water in a pan and bring to the boil for 5 minutes. Leave to cool, filter and sweeten with honey to taste. Drink 1 cup (tea) after main meals (lunch and dinner).
tea for menstrual cramps
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile leaves and flowers
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh fennel seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 cups (250 ml each) of boiling water
Way of doing: In a saucepan put the chamomile, fennel and rosemary. Pour boiling water, cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Then filter and drink 2 glasses (200 ml each) a day.
To relieve PMS (premenstrual tension)
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of dried fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1/2 liter of water
Way of doing: Bring the fennel, rosemary and water to a boil for 5 minutes. Turn it off, wait for it to cool down and coe. Sweeten with honey to taste and drink up to 2 cups (tea) per day.
contraindications to rosemary
Rosemary brings many benefits to the body, however, it is not recommended to consume tea in large doses, as the drink can cause gastritis and nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys). Furthermore, the tea is contraindicated in case of diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy, inflammatory skin diseases and prostatic hypertrophy.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
