The efficacy, function and Edible method of Rosemary

Originated in the Mediterranean coast, rosemary is also called the dew of the sea, only a perennial shrub plant, this plant's appearance characteristics are upright plants, leaves into gray-green, narrow pointed leaves, leaves are not emitting pine fragrance, spring and summer open light blue flowers, summer will open blue flowers, looks like small water droplets, so called the dew of the sea. Rosemary is also considered a memory-enhancing herb. It can be seen that this plant is not simple, so what are the effects and functions of rosemary? Is it edible?

[Rosemary's Effects and Functions]:

1, rosemary flowers, seeds can reduce headache, help sleep, prevent hair loss effect, but also has a certain bactericidal anti-pain effect; cooking put a little leaves, can remove the fishy smell; fresh grass can make tea, bath, sweat refreshing; flowers distilled can produce aromatic oil, the world's first perfume-Hungarian water is extracted with rosemary.

2, eliminate bloating, enhance memory, refresh, reduce headache symptoms, improve hair loss (pregnant women should not drink), rosemary tea has a refreshing fragrance, can enhance brain function, can improve headache, increase memory, students who need a lot of memory may wish to drink rosemary tea, in addition to cold, abdominal distension, obesity and so on are also very effective.

3. Improve speech, vision and hearing disorders, enhance attention, treat rheumatic pain, strengthen liver function, lower blood sugar, help treat arteriosclerosis, and help paralyzed limbs recover vitality.

4, has a strong convergence effect, conditioning greasy dirty skin, promote blood circulation, stimulate hair regeneration.

[Rosemary Edible Method]:

1. Brewing of flower tea: rosemary (appropriate amount), hot boiled water (about 400cc), honey or granulated sugar (as needed) Put rosemary into the pot, add hot boiled water, brew for 3-5 minutes, add honey or granulated sugar and drink.

2, rosemary is widely used in cooking, fresh tender branches and leaves have a strong aroma, can eliminate the smell of meat, a few tender stems and leaves (do not use too much to avoid destroying the original taste of food) can be fragrant roast ribs (pork chops, lamb chops and beef chops). Rosemary roast chicken, especially good flavor.

3. As lettuce for salad, if rosemary leaves can be added when Sichuan is hot, the special aroma is easy to enter the dish. For long-term cooking, dry rosemary or add a little rosemary powder after cooking. Rosemary flowers can also be cold salad, garnish dishes, add flavor.

Rosemary herbal tea is good for the heart, eliminates pain and helps sleep (Gao, 2000). Usually pick 5-10 cm twigs washed in tea, brewing 2-3 minutes, ready to drink, the longer the flavor is stronger, the twigs will be added to lemon soda water, the flavor is particularly good.

Drinking a small cup of rosemary soaked wine every day can reduce heart attacks. Or vanilla vinegar. Rosemary leaves, mint leaves and anise leaves are soaked in boiled water for 20 minutes. After filtration, they can be used as mouthwash to protect the mouth.