The speaker discusses the numerous medicinal properties and uses of rosemary, including its ability to improve mental focus, aid digestion, and alleviate symptoms of colds and flu. They provide instructions on how to make rosemary tea, including using 5g of fresh leaves and steeping for 5-10 minutes. The speaker also highlights the importance of not adding sugar to the tea, as it can negate its anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, they discuss the benefits of rosemary essential oil, including its use in relieving headaches, reducing pain and inflammation, and improving circulation. The speaker also notes that rosemary can be used to relieve the pain and inflammation of hemorrhoids and that it can be consumed in various forms, including tea, essential oil, tincture, and capsule. However, they emphasize the importance of consulting with a doctor before using rosemary for therapeutic purposes, especially for those with certain health conditions or who are pregnant or trying to conceive.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Rosemary has antimicrobial properties, making it antifungal and antibacterial.
2. Rosemary is an antiseptic and a natural disinfectant.
3. Rosemary is an antioxidant, containing phytochemicals that help prevent cellular oxidation.
4. Rosemary is diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
5. Rosemary essential oil is complex and contains many components, including camphor, limonene, pinene, rosmarinic acid, and carnosic acid.
6. Carnosic acid is attributed to rosemary's greater anti-inflammatory capacity.
7. The best time to harvest rosemary leaves is early in the morning, before the sun gets too strong.
8. To make rosemary tea, use 5g of fresh leaves and 250ml of hot water, and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
9. Rosemary tea is great for digestion and can help stimulate bile secretions.
10. Too much rosemary tea can irritate the mucous membrane and cause nausea and vomiting.
11. Rosemary tea should not be consumed at night, as it can disrupt sleep.
12. Rosemary tea can help prevent the formation of thrombi (blood clots).
13. Rosemary is an excellent antioxidant and can help prevent the oxidation of cells, including cholesterol.
14. Rosemary tea can be used as a gargle to help prevent bacterial growth in the throat.
15. Rosemary tea can help alleviate symptoms of the flu, such as thinning secretions and preventing bacterial growth.
16. Rosemary tea can help improve digestion and reduce symptoms of dyspepsia.
17. Rosemary is carminative, meaning it can help eliminate gas and alleviate colic or abdominal pain.
18. Rosemary essential oil can be used to relieve headaches, improve circulation, and reduce pain and inflammation.
19. Rosemary can be used to relieve the pain and inflammation of hemorrhoids.
20. Rosemary tincture and dry extract in capsule form can also be used therapeutically.
21. Rosemary should not be used if you are trying to get pregnant, as it may affect embryo attachment to the uterus.
22. Rosemary tea should not be consumed by people with epilepsy.
23. Rosemary tea should not be used as a replacement for medication recommended by a doctor.