Do you think that just rosemary spice?

Many people know that rosemary is a scented herb that is often used to bring a Mediterranean aroma to different foods. But did you know that the benefits of rosemary are more than what meets the eye? If you would like to use this herb for your own health benefit, read on.

Benefits of rosemary

Antioxidant properties

The essential oils of rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis L.)  Antimicrobial activity was tested against 13 bacterial strains and 6 fungi, including Candida albicans and 5 dermatomycetes. The most important antibacterial activity of both essential oils was expressed on Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, S. enteritidis, and Shigella sonei. A significant rate of antifungal activity, especially of essential oil of rosemary

Antidiabetic properties

 used in traditional Turkish folk medicine for the treatment of hyperglycaemia, is widely accepted as one of the medicinal herb with the highest antioxidant activity

mood elevator

  extract is frequently used in aromatherapy for treatment of a variety of conditions, including anexity, mood enhancement, alteration of pain perception, and to increase alertness. Early study has shown benefit in reducing stress levels and increasing alertness. 

cosmetic effect

rosemary include treating cellulite and wrinkles, and normalizing excessive oil secretion of the skin.
 oil is reported to increase circulation and possibly promote hair growth in patients with alopecia areata.