Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a green aromatic shrub, that is widely used in our daily food for

seasoning.

Besides its use for seasoning, it has great medicinal value. some of which this article will throw some light on.

Research is still going on about the health benefits of the Rosemary plant. But it is known for it healing power traditionally

Improve brain function

Research indicates that inhaling rosemary oil helps prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical important for thinking, concentration and memory. It has always been a strong medicine to the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Breathing this plant’s oil may help you focus and remember information. It may also aid your memory as you age, but more research is needed.

Make hair grow faster

The common hair loss is baldness (androgenetic alopecia) which is common in males and can also affect females.

This plant’s oil helps prevent a byproduct of testosterone from attacking your hair follicles, which is the cause of this condition.

When men with androgenetic alopecia massaged diluted rosemary oil into their scalp twice daily for six months, they experienced the same increase in hair thickness as those who used minoxidil (Rogaine).

Rosemary oil may combat certain types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness and patchy hair loss.

A mild pain reliever

rosemary plant also serves as a mild pain reliever which has been believed in folks’ tales.

Repels certain bugs

this plant has the ability to repel blood-sucking insects that can spread viruses and bacteria that can be harmful to man.

its oil can serve as a repellent chemical. that is why these plants are mostly planted in gardens to help repel insects.

May increase circulation

If you experience cold fingers or toes, massaging with rosemary oil may help warm them.