The rosemary, the Cretan arismari, the aromatic evergreen shrub of Greece, also known as Rosmarinus officinalis. What its Latin name Rosmarinus μας reveals to us is the coolness of the sea ros (coolness) and marinus (marine) ─ is that it was considered that it can grow without watering, sufficient only for the moisture coming from the sea. Full of aroma, history and healing properties, rosemary is definitely one of the most beneficial herbs in Greece.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF ROSEMARY FOR THE BODY
Its medicinal powers include the fight against anemia, insomnia and dizziness. In addition, it improves the blood supply to the brain, and its decisive contribution to the fight against Alzheimer's disease and diabetes is very promising. Finally, there are a number of other benefits to its quiver. It is full of anti-cancer properties as well vitamins A, B2, B6, and C. It also contains iron, magnesium and zinc.
HISTORY FROM "GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
In the case of rosemary, we have an herb that has been used since ancient times to flavor fish, pork and of course one of the most characteristic Greek dishes, potatoes.
Its history is long and full of religious piety. According to the folklore tradition, the Virgin gave her name to the bush where she rested her mantle for a while. when she felt the need to rest her body. The next day, the small flowers of the bush had turned blue from the color of the mantle. Thus, they now got their eternal name: rose of Mary, meaning rosemary (Greek translation: rosemary).
For the ancient Greeks, it was the gift of Aphrodite to humans. Among its healing properties stood out that of help in concentration and memory. For this reason, the students wore rosemary wreaths. In this way they secured the favor of the goddess but also kept their dedication uninterrupted in the "teachings" of antiquity!