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13 amazing benefits of Rosemary tea and how to make some

What is rosemary tea?
Rosemary tea is derived from the rosemary plant. It is a woody herb with ever-green, needle-like leaves and pink, purple or
blue flowers which are present in the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae in which many
other herbs are also present.

Substances present in rosemary tea

Now let us look at the substances present in rosemary. The following is the list of different substances present in rosemary
tea:

Salicylic acid Salicylic acid is present in the tea which is forerunner of aspirin. Thats why the tea is commonly

and effectively used to get rid of arthritic and rheumatic pain.

Antibacterial and antimicrobial agents Some antibacterial and microbial agents are also present in rosemary

tea which are used to treat different kinds of skin disorders.

Bornyl acetate It is a special camphor quite similar to that possessed by cineol, camphene and pinene. It is

colorless and has the odor of rosemary and a warm taste.

Milk Milk is commonly used in rosemary tea to make it more energetic and tasty.
Sweeteners You can add any sweetener to rosemary tea but the two most common sweeteners used are mint
and lemon slices.

1. Cancer prevention
This is probably the biggest benefit of rosemary tea because cancer is life threatening. A research conducted at the Pacific
College of Oriental Medicine shows that rosemary tea can protect a person from cancer. The two main ingredients present in
rosemary tea are rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid; these are anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agents ( 7).
These ingredients minimize the damage to the body cells from free radicals which are the compounds that can damage the
DNA and make a person vulnerable to other serious diseases like arthritis, cancer and heart disease. Rosemary tea also
contains carnosol in it which helps to detoxify the substances which start the breast-cancer process.
Women usually develop cancer when the estrogen hormones in their bodies fall out of balance. Researchers are of the view
that rosemary stimulates the enzymes in the liver which can inactivate these hormones.
Evidence from different researches also suggests that rosemary extracts or isolated compounds are quite helpful in
reversing the chemically induced cancers.

For example, a topical application of rosemary extract has shown to block the starting and promotion phases of B(a)P and
DMBA-mediated skin tumorigenesis. The application of the ingredients present in rosemary tea like ursolic acid and carnosol
also inhibited 12-0-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA) induced skin tumor promotion in DMBA- initiated mice.

Rosemary tea extract has also shown to inhibit the growth of different human cancer cell lines like NCI-H82 (small cell lung
carcinoma), DU145 (human prostate carcinoma), K-562 (human chronic myeloid leukemia), Hep-3B (human liver
carcinoma), PC-3 (human prostate adenocarcinoma), and MCF-7 (human breast adenocarcinoma). This whole data
suggests that rosemary tea is quite beneficial against cancer.

2. Supporting the digestive system

Dyspepsia is a term used to describe the discomfort caused in the stomach associated with eating. A person can experience
indigestion due to a number of reasons like abdominal pain or pressure, heartburn or belching (Feeling of excessive gas).
The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests that rosemary tea is quite helpful in treating indigestion.
The German Commission E (commission for safety of herbs) has approved the use of rosemary for the treatment of
dyspepsia. But some other researchers say that there is no medical evidence behind it.
The use of rosemary tea has also been observed in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome due to its antispasmodic
activity.
Rosemary tea shouldnt be consumed continuously for medicinal purposes and it should be avoided by women having
menstrual difficulties and those who are pregnant because it may stimulate the uterus.

3. Skin conditions
Rosemary tea is also quite beneficial against different skin conditions. It has antiseptic and antioxidant properties (8). A
famous nutritional consultant Phyllis A. Balch who is also the author of the book Prescription for Herbal Healing suggests
that rosemary tea can help against eczema and other skin rashes. Some fungal infections like yeast can also be treated.
Rosemary tea also contains camphor which is beneficial in relieving sore muscles.
Rosemary is also helpful in the treatment of eczema which is a painful skin condition which causes the skin to become dry
and red and other areas become moist and inflamed. Rosemary stimulates the blood flow through the skin and stops
infections.
Some research also shows that rosemary extracts can provide protection to the skin from ultraviolent radiations of the sun.

4. Boosting brain
Rosemary tea has shown promising results in supporting the circulation in brain and improving brain performance. It
contains a nutrient called carnosic acid which is a potent antioxidant that can protect the neurons from free-radical damage.
A small study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in January 2010 showed that small doses of rosemary extract can
improve the memory in elder adults.
Rosemary has the ability to breakdown an important neurotransmitter in the brain known as acetylcholine. Patients suffering
from Alzheimers disease can benefit from rosemary due to its ability to improve the brain circulation. Rosemary tea can also
be used to reduce headaches and anxiety (9).

5. Solution to bad breath

You should definitely take rosemary tea if you suffer from bad breath even after brushing your teeth. You should simply drink
a cup of rosemary tea every morning before leaving your house and you will have a delightful breath all day. Some people
have reported that brushing teeth can irritate the gums and cause irritation to the teeth. So you can drink rosemary tea after
you brush your teeth every morning (10).

6. Helps against pain

Rosemary can help alleviate the pain of migraines and it is a natural remedy for people suffering from muscle pain, sore
muscles and arthritis pain (11).

7. Anti-inflammatory agent
Rosemary has two powerful anti-inflammatory agents in it which are carnosic acid and carnosol. A recent study found out
that they stop the creation of excessive nitric acid which is a part of inflammatory process (12).

8. Neutralize foodborne pathogens

A major health benefit of rosemary tea is the inhibition of the growth of foodborne pathogens which can cause food
poisoning like Bacillus cereus, Listeria monocytogenes and staphylococcus aureus.

9. Hair health
Rosemary extracts have been widely used to support hair and prevent hair conditions like alopecia (the partial or complete
loss of hair from the hair growing regions). Rosemary tea can be used to support scalp and growth of hair.
Rosemary tea can be mixed with borax and this serves as an anti-dandruff solution (12, 13, 14).

10. Respiratory health

Rosemary tea is great for people having respiratory problems. The aroma of rosemary tea can help a person against
congestion caused due to respiratory infections, colds, influenza and allergies. The tea can also help against the head pain
linked with respiratory illnesses (15).

11. Helps during relaxation

Rosemary tea is frequently used in aromatherapy for relaxing the nervous system; it makes a person calm and he can rest.
You can also rub rosemary leaves with your temple and it will function as a pain killer and relieve you from mild headaches.
Vapor baths can also help a person alleviate rheumatism. You can also add a few drops of rosemary oil to your pillow; it will
help you breathe better when you rest.

12. Detoxification of liver

Rosemary tea is often used for relieving liver problems. Rosemary extracts are helpful against liver damage from
tetrachloride in mice and rats (16).

13. Anti-aging properties

Another major benefit of rosemary tea is that it has anti-aging properties. It stimulates the cell regeneration and helps in
reducing swelling, raising firmness and improving the overall skin tone.
It can also increase the blood circulation in the skin (17).

Side effects of rosemary tea

Rosemary tea and extracts are generally quite beneficial for health. But they do have some side effects which are listed
below:

1. Allergies
Herbs like rosemary are known to cause allergies (18, 19). Some people can tolerate rosemary extracts well but there have
been reports of contact dermatitis. This was found in a study conducted at the Department of Dermatology at Hospital Juan
Canalejo in La Coruna Spain.

2. Anemia
A research was published in 2001 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition which found a distinct link between
rosemarys phenolic compounds and the decrease in the absorption of iron. So people with iron deficiency should avoid
consuming rosemary tea (20). The topical preparation should be safe.

3. Decrease in reproductive functioning

A research conducted in 2007 showed that rosemary extracts may play a role in decreasing the reproductive functions ( 21).
The
research
was
done
on
male
adult
rats.
The researchers observed the effects of the ingestion of rosemary on fertility of two male adult rat groups with levels at 250
and
500
mg/kg
body
weight
for
63
days.
The results showed that the body weights and testes weights wasnt affected but the weight of ventral prostates, preputial
glands and seminal vesicles decreased. A significant decrease in the testosterone levels was also seen.
The sperm density and motility also decreased in male adult rats. The results of this study proves that rosemary tea reduce
reproductive functioning but further research is still needed because the study wasnt done on human subjects.

4. Bleeding
Rosemary extracts can cause serious bleeding problems in some patients (22).
An article was published in 2008 in Thrombosis Research which reported that rosemary increases the risk of bleeding
when taken with drugs which increase bleeding like blood thinners, aspirin, and anti-platelet medications like Plavix.

5. Diuretic effects
Rosemary tea has been used for quite some time due its diuretic properties. But the University of Maryland cautioned that
when too much water is lost in the body due to rosemary then people taking lithium will see the levels of the drug to reach up
to toxic levels. So rosemary can effect patients taking furosemide (Lasix) or hydrochlorothiazide and the absorption of these
drugs (23).

6. Blood sugar levels

Rosemary extracts have the ability to lower the blood sugar levels in both diabetics and non-diabetics (24). A research was
conducted at Jordan University of Science and Technology which proved that sometimes rosemary herb can abnormally
lower the blood sugar levels. But the research was done on laboratory animals. So diabetic patients who use rosemary need
to get their serum levels checked and should consult the doctor before take rosemary tea.

7. Seizures
Monoterpene ketones are present in rosemary. These ketones are convulsant which can cause seizures when consumed in
large quantities. There have been many cases of seizures in healthy adults who take rosemary. Scientists from the
University Hospital Department of Neurology in Geneva verified the epileptogenic properties of rosemary.

8. Pregnancy
Previously rosemary extracts were given to women to induce abortions (the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it
doesnt result in the birth of the baby). But a study was published which changed the perspective of doctors.

How to make rosemary tea

Making rosemary tea is quite easy. Two methods of making rosemary tea are mentioned here which are making rosemary
tea with honey and making rosemary tea with milk. You need to make sure that you have all the ingredients before making
the tea and you mix all the ingredients in their right quantities. The methods for making rosemary tea have been mentioned
below:

1. Rosemary tea with honey

The ingredients needed for two cups of rosemary tea are:

3 tsp. honey

1 to 2 herbs of fresh rosemary or 1-1.5 tsp. of dried rosemary

2 cups boiling water

How to make
Firstly you need to break the rosemary herb into small pieces. Now boil the rosemary extract in a small pan for stronger
taste. You can boil the small pieces with water and honey. Reduce the heat when it is fully boiled. Your tea will be ready after
five minutes. You can press rosemary against the side of pan to extract the juice if you want stronger taste.

2. Rosemary tea with milk

The ingredients needed to make rosemary tea with are:

1 cup of milk

1 sprig of rosemary or 1 tsp. of dried rosemary

1 tsp. honey

How to make
Firstly divide rosemary into four pieces and put three of these pieces in a saucepan and add milk in it. Slowly bring it to a boil
and reduce the heat of rosemary for five minutes. You need to be patient and stir the milk continuously for five minutes. You
should press the rosemary against the side of the pan to get stronger taste. Now wait five minutes. The tea is now ready to
drink. Add 1 tsp. of honey for taste.

The bottom line

As you can see rosemary tea has lots of benefits. It helps fight inflammation and thanks to its anti-oxidant properties may
also be used as cancer prevention. It also has positive effects on skin and hair health. On the other hand it has some
adverse
effects,
mainly
anemia,
allergy
and
is
risky
for
pregnant
women
and
diabetics.
If you want to make a tasty rosemary tea, you will find two popular recipes in the previous section of this post.
Make sure you always get a proper medical advice before drinking rosemary tea. The same goes for any other herbal teas,
which tend to be good servants but may turn out to be very cruel and nasty masters.

What about you? Do you like drinking rosemary tea and does it have any positive effects on your health? What is your
favorite way to prepare some? Share your views with our readers in the comment section below.

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