The rosemary mother tincture is an excellent natural antiseptic and aphrodisiac, useful also for depression and stress. Let's find out better.
>
>
>
>
Properties of rosemary mother tincture
Rosemary is a plant with an aphrodisiac action, also useful as a remedy for colds, coughs and depression.
It is a plant rich in essential oils (alpha pinene, camphene, conforene, limonene) flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, resins, camphor and also contains rosmarinic acid with antioxidant properties . In fact, many studies have shown that the active ingredients of rosemary have the ability to inhibit the superoxide anion, a very toxic and reactive free radical, responsible for cellular oxidation. Finally it also contains vitamin C and iron.
Used as a mother tincture, it has the beneficial properties of the plant, meaning that it is a good antiseptic and analgesic, an expectorant and disinfectant, an antioxidant, a liver purifier (hepatoprotector and anti- hepatotoxic) and a digestive tonic, energizing, stimulating, acts against fatigue and depression, and aphrodisiac .
In addition, rosemary has astringent properties due to tannin, so it is indicated in cases of diarrhea, bleeding and when the menstrual flow is too abundant. The mother tincture has a bitter-aromatic taste.
Description of the plant
Rosemary is a botanical plant known as Rosmarinus officinalis, of which there are numerous varieties that differ in the greater or lesser presence of essential oil, due to the color of the flowers, the shape and color of the leaves and the posture. Albus, Arp, Aureus, Benenden Blue, Blue Boy, just to name a few.
It is a perennial shrub plant that reaches heights of 50-300 cm, with deep, fibrous and resistant roots. It has light brown woody stems, ascending or erect, very branched prostrates.
The leaves, persistent and leathery, are 2-3 cm long and 1-3 mm broad, sessile, opposite, linear-lanceolate thickened numerous on the twigs; shining dark green on the upper side and whitish on the lower side due to the presence of white hair, rich in oil glands. The hermaphrodite flowers are sessile and small, gathered in short clusters at the axil of superimposed flowering leaves.
Each flower has a bell-shaped calyx; the corolla of lilac-indigo, purplish-blue or, more rarely, white or pale blue. The fruits are tetrachene, with free, oblong and smooth achenes, brownish in color.
The properties, use and contraindications of rosemary essential oil
How to prepare the rosemary mother tincture
The rosemary mother tincture is a hydroalcoholic preparation obtained by cold maceration in hydroalcoholic solvent, obtained from the leaves .
use
The use of rosemary mother tincture is therefore a stimulant and a mild analgesic, it helps in cases of tiredness, stress, depression, poor circulation and digestive problems related to a malfunctioning liver .
It is therefore used as an antiseptic, against respiratory problems, such as asthma or bronchitis, cardiovascular problems; it is diuretic, carminative, digestive and stimulating. Generally 30 drops are recommended diluted in a little water or other drink 2 to 3 times a day, after consulting a doctor or specialist.
The rosemary mother tincture is contraindicated in pregnancy as it has a strong prokinetic activity, promotes contractions and, at high doses, can also be abortive. At high doses, renal and gastrointestinal disorders may also occur.
