Rosemary

Product Description

Dried Rosemary Leaves

According to USDA, fresh rosemary has a very high reserve of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, folate, as well as minerals like magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, and manganese. It has abundant antioxidants in its phenolic compounds such as diterpene, carnosol, and rosmarinic acid, as well as in its essential oils such as cineol, camphene, borneol, bornyl acetate, ±-terpineol, and ±-pinene.

Fast facts on rosemary

• Rosemary is a perennial plant (it lives more than 2 years).
• The leaves are often used in cooking.
• Possible health benefits include improved concentration, digestion, and brain aging.
• Very high doses may cause vomiting, coma, and pulmonary edema.