Rosemary is a popular and fragrant evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean and has been used in cooking all over the world for thousands of years. It has a warm- bitter taste and it provides a uniquely pleasant flavor and aroma to many foods.
Rosemary has many health benefits, notable among them being:
- Possesses powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties
- Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which are thought to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation.
- Powerful against bacterial infections
- Helping protect skin cells against damage caused by the sun
- Helping improve your mood, memory and mental alertness
- Protection for vision and eye health
- Stimulating hair growth
- Helping relieve indigestion
Uses
Rosemary is widely used in cooking, it is a wonderful compliments for such foods as soups, casseroles, stews, fish, breads, stuffing, meats, and roasted vegetables