Boil 5 sprigs of rosemary and you will get rid of an annoying problem.
Rosemary is one of the most widely used herbs in cooking, but not everyone knows how its branches can have so many other uses. Here are some of them.
We all know this aromatic herb and how much difference it can make when used in our dishes, thanks to its unmistakable aroma and the flavor it can give to food. Rosemary, however, is not only a great ally in the kitchen, but can prove useful in many other areas , thanks to the extreme versatility it enjoys. In addition, many also put its seedlings on the balcony because they are very pretty to look at and have beautiful purple flowers.
In addition to providing valuable support in our kitchen, the typical rosemary needles and branches can be used in many other ways, a basic ingredient for excellent natural beauty remedies and good healthy infusions. In fact, this aromatic herb is known for its many virtues, and for being a natural antiseptic, cough suppressant, and also a good aid in cases of poor digestion.
rosemary branches
There are many uses, in short, and not everyone is familiar with them. Below, we illustrate some of them, simple to follow or implement, without spending a lot of money and capable of solving some common problems naturally and immediately.
Rosemary branches: use them like this and you will see what the result is.
For example, with just 10 sprigs of rosemary we can create an excellent foot bath that can help tired feet and at the same time relieve varicose veins.
We will have to put the branches in a saucepan with 1 liter of water, simmering them for at least 20 minutes. Once the fire is off, in a basin we will put 3 liters of warm water, 100 ml of apple cider vinegar , a glass of coarse salt and of course our decoction, including the branches. 30 minutes of this treatment and our feet will be like new!
rosemary branches
Are we without anti-aging cream ? No problem, even in this case, rosemary comes to the rescue. Prepare a decoction by placing 4 or 5 sprigs of rosemary in a saucepan with a cup of boiling water for about twenty minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix two teaspoons of oatmeal or rice flour with one teaspoon of honey, then pour the strained decoction over it. We will have created a mask to apply to the face for 15 minutes. The skin will be regenerated.
More cosmetics to make with this aromatic herb
Keeping our rosemary decoction as a base, we can then create a tonic to apply once a day to the face, to make it brighter and smoother. Simply add 50 ml of edible alcohol to our infusion and mix well.
rosemary branches
And if you can’t get to the hairdresser, you can cover gray hair by making a DIY lotion. All you need is half a cup of rosemary and half a cup of sage, along with 450 ml of water.
After chopping the two herbs, put them in the pot and boil for at least 30 minutes, then let them sit for 3 hours. Once filtered, it can be used on the hair by repeating the process at least 15 times, collecting the liquid by placing a bowl underneath, and leaving it on for 10 minutes before finally rinsing.