Rosemary helps in weight loss and decreases gas

Seasoning also has strong antioxidant properties and may help fight the flu 

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a shrub common in the

Mediterranean region. This food is slimming ally, has expectorant action, improves inflammation and flu and has strong antioxidant properties, so that prevents strokes and degenerative brain diseases. Rosemary also aids in digestion and reduces gas.

Rosemary arrived in Brazil during the colonial period and received several popular names such as rosemary, lavender, rosemary, common, rosemary scent, rosemary and rosemary from the garden vegetable garden.

Major nutrients rosemary 

One of the major nutrients rosemary is vitamin A, which is essential to the eyes and skin, and prevent infections have strong antioxidant action. The spice also has vitamin C which improves immunity, prevents skin aging, prevents spills, has antioxidant, prevents spillage and provides strength to bones.

Vitamin K is also present in rosemary, this nutrient is essential for blood clotting and aids in fixation of bone calcium. Rosemary also has vitamins B1 and B2, both act on the metabolism of glucose, fatty acids and amino acids, ie, helps the body to use these substances efficiently. Moreover, they also play an important role in the formation of the myelin sheath, lying around the nerve fibers and allows messages between nerves.

The rosemary comprises phenolic compounds that have important biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, among others.

Benefits of Rosemary 

Help in Weight Loss: The rosemary tea helps in weight loss because it has diuretic action, contributing to lower water retention. Furthermore, the beverage aid in intestinal transit.
Decreases gas: Rosemary reduces the discomfort caused by intestinal gas, as it helps to expel them and reduces colic.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory: The rosemary is rich in phenolic compounds that possess strong antioxidant action, so act fighting free radicals and prevent problems such as cancer, strokes and degenerative brain diseases, and also have anti-inflammatory action.

Benefits study of rosemary 

Fighting the Flu: The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP) concluded after a search that rosemary helps fight the flu virus. Rosemary also has expectorant action and so it is also interesting in cases of cough.
applied to the skin by means of compresses may help reduce inflammation in the joints, this is because it has anti-inflammatory action. However, further research is needed to prove this benefit.

Decreases stress and improves memory: Some studies suggest that rosemary oil, combined with other oils, can lower cortisol levels and thus reduce stress. One study found that rosemary oil was able to reduce the stress in nursing students. However, further research is needed to confirm the benefits.

How to consume rosemary 

Rosemary can be consumed in fresh forms, as a seasoning for meats and other foods, powdered or be passed in the form of oil. The tea of rosemary is also a good alternative when preparing this drink use a cup of rosemary leaves and a liter of water. Let the water boil, turn, place the rosemary and leave for five minutes. Then just consume.

contraindications 

Pregnant women can consume rosemary as a seasoning, but not in the form of tea or in other ways, as it can cause uterine contractions.

Risks of overconsumption 

Rosemary tea is an ally in weight loss - Photo: Getty Images
Rosemary tea is an ally in weight loss
Consume more than four cups of rosemary tea a day can cause nephritis, gastrointestinal problems and intoxication.