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Health Benefits of Rosemary:
1- Rosemary is very high of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, folate, as well as minerals like magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, and manganese. (1,2)
2- Rosemary contains antioxidants in its phenolic compounds such as diterpene, carnosol, and rosmarinic acid, as well as in its essential oils such as cineol, camphene, borneol, bornyl acetate, α-terpineol, and α-pinene. (1,3)
3- Rosemary is a rich source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, which are thought to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation. (1,4,5)
4- Rosemary enhances brain function, It helps improve memory performance and quality. It also boosts alertness, intelligence, focus, and prevents Alzheimer’s. (1,4,6,7)
5- Manganese, carnosol, rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, and other rosemary extracts have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and anticancer properties. (1,4,8)
6- The antioxidants in the essential oils of rosemary help improve the quality of the skin. It has a potent anti-aging effect and helps heal blemishes and increase the natural shine. (1,9,10)
7- The leaves of rosemary remove the phlegm and mucus from the respiratory system, providing relief from a cough, cold, flu, and even asthma. In addition, rosmarinic acid prevents any kind of fluid accumulation in the lungs. (1,11)
8- Rosemary extracts exert anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperglycaemic effects and promote weight loss. (1,2,12)
9- Rosemary, with strong anti-inflammatory properties, has traditionally been used as a natural remedy for upset stomach, constipation, gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Which means it aids digestion. (1,13)
10- Carnosol and carnosic acids are two powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds found in rosemary that have been linked to reducing inflammation of muscles, blood vessels, and joints.
11- Rosemary is slightly diuretic in nature, meaning that it can help flush out toxins efficiently during urination. (1,14)
12- The presence of carnosic acid in rosemary helps to prevent age-related macular degeneration, which affects the outer retina of the eye. (1,5)
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