Rosemary originates from the Mediterranean, today it is actively used as a spice in the cuisines of many countries of the world. Rosemary, as a plant, is a shrub up to 1.5 meters tall. Rosemary leaves are oblong and dark green in color. In cooking, leaves collected in the upper third of the plant are used, which are dried in the shade.
The taste qualities of rosemary are characterized as spicy, camphor, with pine and citrus hues. Rosemary is used in recipes for fish, meat, poultry, vegetables. It can serve as a flavoring agent in the manufacture of cheeses and dough. Rosemary is one of the ingredients in Provence or Italian herbs. When using rosemary in recipes, you should not abuse rosemary, because with an increased concentration of it, the dish can acquire an unpleasant bitter aftertaste.
You can buy rosemary at any grocery store. It is important to observe the conditions for proper storage. Store rosemary, like most dried herbs, in an airtight dark glass jar. Fresh rosemary leaves are best stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
In addition to taste, rosemary has many health benefits. So rosemary essential oil is used to flavor cosmetics and perfumes. Rosemary has a beneficial effect on various organs of the human body.
So, rosemary essential oil has a calming effect on the nervous system. For hair, rosemary, or rather its oil, can be used as a strengthening agent. The use of rosemary oil has a calming effect on the nervous system, helps to cope with stress. An aqueous infusion of rosemary can briefly speed up the work of the heart, thus increasing blood pressure. In this sense, rosemary is also effective in helping stroke recovery by supplying the brain with the necessary amount of blood.
The use of rosemary or its oil as a medicinal product requires consultation with a physician. This condition is important because rosemary has contraindications. In general, caution should be taken when taking rosemary during pregnancy, as well as in epilepsy and a tendency to convulsions.
It should be noted that growing rosemary at home is not difficult. In summer, the rosemary plant will feel good outdoors, as for winter, it is important to comply with the condition that the ambient temperature is at least +5°C (41°F), then rosemary can grow all year round.
The use of rosemary requires culinary skills, however, it is not difficult to buy rosemary or grow it at home. Therefore, rosemary is very popular in the culinary environment.