ROSEMARY

Rosemary is a fragrant herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a warm, bitter taste and it provides a nice flavor and aroma to many foods.

In addition, rosemary can be used in tea or as an essential oil or liquid extract. Rosemary is not only known for its taste and smell; it is also renowned for the many health benefits it possesses. A good source of iron, calcium and vitamins A, C, and B-6, rosemary has been used for its medicinal purposes for centuries. It’s native to the Mediterranean region but is now grown worldwide. The leaf and its oil are used to make medicine. Rosemary is used for improving memory, indigestion (dyspepsia), arthritis-related joint pain, hair loss, and other conditions. In food, rosemary is used as a spice. The leaf and oil are used in foods, and the oil only is used in beverages.