dr.leo kahn
1 min readOct 28, 2019

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Rosemary

Herb from the Mediterranean with the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae family, the same as mint, mint, lavender and oregano.

Considered an excellent herbal medicine, with bioactive substances, its dry or fresh leaves are used in teas or tinctures, while its flowers produce the essential oil.

Nutrient table in 100g serving:

Calories 131 kcal

3.31g Protein

Lipids 5.86g

14.1g fiber

Vitamins and Minerals:

Vitamin C 21,8mg

Vitamin B1 0.03mg

Vitamin B2 0.15mg

Vitamin B3 0.91mg

Vitamin B6 0.33

Folate 109ug

Vitamin A 2924UI

Calcium 317mg

Iron 6.65mg

Magnesium 91.0mg

Phosphorus 66.0mg

Potassium 668.0mg

Sodium 26.0mg

Zinc 0.93mg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Antiage

Expectorant and anti-flu

Anti stress

Anti migraine

Antiseptic

Improves scalp lesions and strengthens hair

Helps in acne

Collaborates on the cognitive system

Antitumor

Healing

Helps the digestive system

Decreases edema

Relieves PMS

Reduces bad breath

Helps in canker sores and gingivitis

KNOW MORE:

Rosemary tea is usually recommended for protection against breast cancer.

Both tea and tincture should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.

It should not be given to prostatists either.

Do not use in case of diarrhea.

Overdose causes nephritis.

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