Rosemary grows as an evergreen shrub and is native to the Mediterranean region. It can grow up to two meters high. Rosemary can be eaten as a fresh or dried spice. It also serves as a medicinal plant.
Ingredients
The plant contains many health-promoting ingredients. Among them tannins, bitter substances, flavonoids and saponins. Its essential oil is also known as rosemary oil.
Application
Rosemary oil is mainly responsible for its medicinal properties.
The plant can be used externally as an ingredient in creams and ointments. It stimulates blood circulation and warms. Therefore, rosemary is often used for back pain and tension. Rosemary is also used for joint pain and rheumatism.
Internally, rosemary can aid digestion and stimulate circulation.