7 things you can do if you have rosemary at home

Rosemary is one of the most used aromatic plants in the kitchen . It is used to enrich the flavor of dishes based mainly on meat or fish, and it is not difficult to grow it at home to always have it available.

But rosemary is also a wonderful therapeutic plant , which has been used for millennia to improve health thanks to its wonderful healing properties.

Below we list 7 uses of rosemary which, although they may seem unusual, are truly effective and can replace even very expensive products and treatments.

White hair

Rosemary is capable of darkening the color of hair, hiding gray or white hair.

To enjoy this particular property, add about 15 drops of rosemary essential oil to the shampoo you usually use. In addition to strengthening your hair, rosemary will make it darker.

If you want to use rosemary sprigs directly, you can also prepare an herbal tea by cooking them for a couple of minutes. Let it cool, and use to rinse your hair.

Fat hair

If your problem is too greasy hair, rosemary can be of great help in this case too.

Rosemary helps regulate excess sebum in the scalp, avoiding irritation and even promoting hair regrowth.

Cook 300 grams of fresh rosemary in 500 ml of boiling water over a low heat for about 20 minutes.

Remove from the stove and add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, mixing well.

Once cooled, apply the rosemary water all over your hair, from scalp to ends, and leave for 20 minutes before rinsing and combing.

Rosemary has an anti-inflammatory and astringent action that will help fight greasy hair.

Against mosquitoes

The rosemary plant is excellent for keeping mosquitoes away, our grandmothers knew this very well. Having a rosemary plant can do so much.

You can also prepare a spray to apply directly to the skin to avoid annoying mosquito bites.

Cook fresh or dried rosemary sprigs for 15-20 minutes, let cool and pour the liquid into a bottle fitted with a spray diffuser.

Use the remedy as if it were a normal repellent. In addition to keeping mosquitoes away, it is also chemical-free and not toxic at all.

Against the smell of sweat

One of the lesser-known properties of rosemary is its ability to neutralize bad odors.

This property is also very useful for eliminating bad odors, such as sweat, from laundry.

Place some rosemary sprigs in a bucket full of warm water, then immerse your clothes in them and let them soak for about 15 minutes, then rinse with more clean water.

Flavored salt

Rosemary salt is an excellent preparation that allows us to enrich our dishes with flavor and flavor at the same time.

Blend 500 grams of salt with 5-6 sprigs of fresh rosemary.

Then place the mixture on a baking tray and bake at 50°C for 30 minutes.

Then let it cool and store in an airtight glass jar.

Insect repellent

We have already seen how to prepare a spray against mosquitoes, but the same repellent properties of rosemary can be used against other types of insects.

For example, just put a few sprigs of rosemary in the wardrobe to keep the spa away.

Or, place some rosemary leaves in a cotton bag to put in the pantry to ward off insects like silverfish.

Wounds

Rosemary has antiseptic and healing properties that can be very useful in relieving wounds and speeding up their healing.

Prepare a decoction by bringing a few sprigs of rosemary to the boil in water. Cool, filter and apply the liquid to the wound using a cotton ball.

Important: This website does not give medical advice, nor does it suggest the use of techniques as a form of treatment for physical problems, for which the advice of a doctor is required. If you decide to apply the information contained in this site, it does not assume responsibility. The intention of the site is to be illustrative, not exhortative or didactic.