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Reasons to Try Rosemary Tea

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By Sunshine JanePublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Reasons to Try Rosemary Tea
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Rosemary is one of the most used spices in the kitchen, ideal for salads, meat, and vegetables. But today we recommend that you use it in another way, just as tasty and healthy: for making teas.

How is rosemary tea made?

Rosemary tea is prepared by infusing the same dried leaves caught on the twigs, which you use as a spice.

Leave them in hot water in a covered bowl for 10 minutes, then strain the tea and add 2–3 drops of lemon. While drinking it, enjoy its smell, because the beneficial effects also apply in the case of aromatherapy.

What are the benefits of rosemary tea?

The main virtue of rosemary tea is the stimulation of the nervous system. It is the best natural remedy for this type of memory, so you can use it with confidence during busy times at the office or when studying for exams.

In addition to memory, rosemary improves circulation in the brain, attention, and speed of reaction, prevents the occurrence of nervous diseases, and slows the development of degenerative diseases.

Rosemary tea protects the tissues from toxins that bombard them from all sides, forming a barrier of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

It keeps the skin elastic and gives you a good tone and a lot of vitality. How not stay young with such treatment? Consumption of rosemary tea fades wrinkles and makes the skin look younger and brighter.

Effects on the heart, liver, and kidneys

Rosemary is also useful for liver and kidney health, facilitating the elimination of toxins and cleansing of these organs. It supports the function of the gallbladder and the regeneration of the liver and, last but not least, it can protect you from the appearance of kidney stones.

The digestive system is also helped by the effects of rosemary, and if you constantly drink rosemary tea and have a healthy lifestyle, you can have the pleasant surprise of losing a few pounds.

The heart also enjoys the help of rosemary, because the infusion regulates blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, and stimulates efficient blood circulation. If you suffer from the impaired peripheral circulation, always have cold hands and feet, or have varicose veins, rosemary tea can help.

Beneficial for the digestive system

Rosemary tea stimulates digestion, has antispasmodic properties, reduces abdominal cramps, fights flatulence, and also increases the absorption of nutrients in the intestine.

It helps you lose weight

The active ingredients in rosemary tea inhibit the activity of the enzyme that generates lipids. So, the feeling of satiety installs faster, and you will be able to lose weight more easily if you drink rosemary tea regularly.

Fights stress and anxiety

The level of stress and anxiety is reduced by the consumption of rosemary tea.

Rosemary acid in this tea has antioxidant effects, but also antidepressant effects. Better control of daily stress by consuming rosemary tea. It also increases the degree of stress tolerance, which means that it has adaptogenic effects.

Contraindications to rosemary tea

Regarding the contraindications, the specialists raise an alarm signal only for pregnant women. Otherwise, anyone can consume the infusion.

You should avoid overdoses, ie consuming more than 1–2 cups a day or very concentrated teas, with more than a teaspoon of leaves per cup of water.

Did you know that?

  • In the 16th century, rosemary sprigs were burned in hospitals because it was believed that the smell could kill germs.
  • Among the English wedding traditions of old, there is also the one according to which the bride had to offer rosemary twigs to the groom, as a symbol of her fidelity.
  • Rosemary attracts bees
  • Can extremely high doses of rosemary cause vomit, pulmonary edema, and even coma?

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