What Is Rosemary Good For?

Rosemary is one of those herbs with numerous uses, including several health benefits.

Since its primordial Mediterranean origins, the woodsy-citrus-like fragrance of rosemary has graced gardens, kitchens, and apothecaries throughout the world. A lovely herb with tags like "Dew of the Sea" and "Old Man," rosemary is related to mint and resembles lavender, with leaves like flat pine needles touched with silver.

Rosemary is one of those herbs with a thousand uses. It's extremely hardy and therefore easy to grow and maintain inside or out. Indoors, it requires lots of light but not too much heat and humid air. Spritz the plant with water a few times a week. Add an entire sprig to vegetable soups for a bright, unique flavor. Read more

Aromatherapy Proven by Science

Rosemary aroma has been shown to significantly improve memory capabilities in children.

Breathe in the goodness of rosemary! Scientists are acknowledging the herb’s ability to improve cognitive ability in children. A new study presented at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference highlighted a distinct difference in working memory between children exposed to rosemary essential oil and those who weren’t. Dr. Mark Ross, the co-author of the observational review said on ScienceDaily.com, “Our previous study demonstrated the aroma of rosemary essential oil could enhance cognition in healthy adults. Knowing how important working memory is in academic achievement we wanted to see if similar effects could be found in school age children in classroom settings.” Read more

Smelling Rosemary Helps Momory

Students can boost their exam grades by smelling rosemary as it helps to improve recall.

Children facing exams could enhance their recall by inhaling the smell of rosemary.

The woody herb often used to add flavour garnish lamb has long had a reputation as being helpful to the memory.

In ancient Greece, scholars wore sprigs of rosemary when taking tests to give their recollection a boost. Read more

Rosemary May Hold Secret to Good Health and Long Life

Scientists are going to study an Italian village in which 300 residents have lived to the age of 100 to find the secret of a long and disease-free life..

Researchers were stunned to discover so many older people in peak physical and mental condition living in one place.

The elderly population of Acciaroli in Italy’s Campania region has low rates of heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

Experts are convinced a combination of the Mediterranean diet, daily exercise and extensive use of the herb rosemary has been responsible for extending lives almost two decades beyond the national average in Italy of 83. Read more

Herbal Plant Remedies: Rosemary for Depression

Rosemary is an herb for stress that rekindles energy and lightens the spirit when brewed into a tea twice a day. Use Rosemary to reduce stress and anxiety with tips from a nutraceutical supervisor in this free video on herbal remedies.