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'''What Are the Benefits of Eating Rosemary?''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-rosemary-6810.html | |||
:By Mala Srivastava | |||
Rosemary, or Rosmarinus officinalis, is used as a spice in Mediterranean dishes. Traditionally, the herb has been used to ease muscle pain and spasm, support the circulatory and nervous systems, improve memory and stimulate hair growth, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Rosemary tea, which can be made from fresh or dried leaves, offers impressive health benefits. | |||
:Cancer Prevention | |||
According to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, research has shown that rosemary can protect you from cancer. Rosemary contains two key ingredients -- rosemarinic acid and caffeic acid -- that are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents. These potent ingredients minimize damage to your body’s cells from free radicals, which are rogue compounds that damage your DNA and may contribute to the development of diseases such as heart disease, arthritis and cancer. Furthermore, rosemary also contains carnosol which has been found to detoxify substances that can commence the breast-cancer process. Women can develop breast cancer when their estrogen hormones fall out of balance. Researchers say that rosemary stimulates liver enzymes, which inactivate these hormones, notes the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. | |||
:Digestive Support | |||
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term that describes discomfort in the stomach associated with eating. You may experience indigestion as heartburn, abdominal pain or pressure, or as belching -- a feeling of excessive gas. According to the UMMC, rosemary has been used to treat indigestion. The German Commission E, which tests the efficiency and safety of herbs, has approved rosemary for the treatment of dyspepsia. However, New York Langone Medical Center says that there is no valid scientific evidence to support this use. | |||
:Eczema Treatment | |||
Rosemary may help treat eczema -- a common term for painful skin outbreaks -- which causes some areas of your skin to become dry, red and flaky and other areas to become crusty, moist, inflamed and oozing. Phyllis A. Balch, author of the book “Prescription for Herbal Healing,” recommends using rosemary tea as a skin wash two to three times a day to treat eczema. Rosemary stimulates flow of blood to the skin and blocks secondary infections. | |||
:Neurological Protection | |||
A study published in the February 2008 issue of “Journal of Neurochemistry” found that the herb rosemary contains an ingredient called carnosic acid that wards off free-radical damage in your brain. Carnosic acid protects your brain from stroke and neurodegeneration -- the loss of structure or function of neurons -- that are caused by free radicals. | |||
:Considerations | |||
The daily intake of rosemary should not go beyond 4 to 6 grams of the dried herb, states UMMC. Ask your doctor about the right dose for your condition. When taken in recommended doses, rosemary is generally considered safe. However, it can cause allergic reactions in some people. Furthermore, rosemary can interact with certain medications such as diuretics, blood thinners or ACE inhibitors; therefore, drink rosemary tea only under the supervision of your health care provider. People with Crohn's disease, ulcers, ulcerative colitis or high blood pressure should avoid drinking rosemary tea. | |||
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'''What Are the Benefits of Eating Rosemary?''' | '''What Are the Benefits of Eating Rosemary?''' | ||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-rosemary-6810.html | *Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-rosemary-6810.html | ||