Could rosemary be the “fountain of youth”?
Did you know rosemary is one of the leading anti-aging herbs for brain health, memory care, fighting wrinkles, fine lines and stimulating hair growth.
Health Benefits
Rosemary not only makes foods taste amazing, it actually has healing properties. Other benefits of rosemary include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive and nerve tonic. Traditionally rosemary has been used as relief for headaches, migraines, nervous exhaustion and memory enhancement.
Have you ever read the back of a hair growth serum bottle? Many hair and eyelash growth serums list rosemary as the active ingredient. An infusion rosemary leaves aids in the stimulation of the scalp, conditioning and strengthening of the hair shaft. I started making my own rosemary hair oil and my hair has grown two inches in the last 6 weeks.
Uses for Rosemary
I love a good cup of hot tea on a cold day. Rosemary tea aids in reducing the swelling and pain of inflammation in joints. I simply add a few sprigs of rosemary to hot water and let it steep for a few minutes… Add lemon and honey if desired.
You Need:
5-10 sprigs of rosemary
3 cups of olive, grapeseed or coconut oil cheese cloth or fine strainer
Crockpot, double boiler or saucepan
First ensure the rosemary leaves are completely dry to reduce the risk of rancid oil. Place the rosemary sprigs in a dehydrator, oven on lowest setting or in the hot sun. Once the leaves are dry, add them to oil in a crock pot or saucepan. Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and let it completely cool. Strain into a jar and cover.
For cold infusion, add dried rosemary to the jar, fill with cold oil, seal and allow it to infuse for 3-5 weeks, strain and store in a dark dry space like your pantry.
Rosemary oil can be used to cook with, on your skin and your scalp for hair growth. If using on your skin, be careful not to use it in areas where you don’t want hair to grow. For hair serum, I place a few ounces in a squirt bottle, making it easier to apply to my scalp.
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⚠️ Rosemary is safe in most cases, but may counteract with some medications. Definitely check with your physician.