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Did you know that rosemary made into a tea can give temporary relief from fatigue and overwork?

Mum found this tip in one of her old gardening magazines, it’s very easy to make and worth a try.

This excerpt from BC Living looks at the health benefits of rosemary.

“Rosemary has long been associated with memory. Some studies have suggested that consumption of rosemary may have a positive effect on memory and alertness and a protective role for the brain, partly by inhibiting the destruction of acetylcholine, an essential brain chemical that is reduced in those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

It turns out that rosemary has quite a few potential health benefits, including:

It may fight cancer as well as Alzheimer’s

It contains vitamins A, B, C and E

It is especially rich in B-complex vitamins such as folate and riboflavin

It has nutrients such as iron, calcium, copper and magnesium”

How to make rosemary tea

To make your tea take a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and steep in freshly boiled water for 5-10 minutes. (around 25g of herb to 500ml of water). Using the whole sprig means you’ll have less to strain. Just simply take the sprig out and enjoy your tea. The longer you leave your tea the stronger (and colder) it will be.

Rosemary tea will not only refresh you, it will help calm your nerves and help with fatigue.