Ingredients:: 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary leaves (or a small fresh sprig), 250 ml of water, juice of a quarter of a lemon (optional)
Preparation: Boil the water, turn off the tap, add the rosemary and cover. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain and add the lemon juice.
Use: Drink one cup a day, a maximum of 3 times a week. This infusion promotes circulation and has a slight anti-inflammatory effect. Do not exceed this amount.
Hot Poultice
Ingredients: A generous handful of fresh or dried rosemary, hot water, a small towel.Preparation: Prepare a strong infusion with rosemary and boiling water. Let it rest for 15 minutes and strain. Dip a clean towel into the hot infusion (draining it).
Instructions: Apply the warm poultice to the sore joint or muscle for 15 to 20 minutes. The heat, combined with the skin penetration of the active ingredients, provides very effective local relief.
Important safety information:
This product is not a medicine; Rosemary is a supplement for mild everyday ailments. For acute, severe, or chronic pain, or for a diagnosis such as gout, see a doctor.High consumption toxicity: In high doses (more than 4 to 6 cups of infusion per day), it can be neurotoxic and cause seizures, nausea and vomiting. Follow the recommended dosage.
Absolute contraindications: Its use is prohibited during pregnancy (risk of spontaneous abortion), lactation and in people suffering from epilepsy or active gastrointestinal ulcers.
Topical use with caution:
Always perform a skin sensitivity test. May cause irritation to sensitive skin.
In conclusion, rosemary is a wonderful plant in traditional medicine, invaluable for relieving everyday ailments. Its true value lies in its judicious and respectful use, not in fanciful comparisons that promise the impossible and can divert people from the health care they really need.
