Rosemary Tea: Potential Health Benefits and Brewing Guide

Rosemary tea (from Rosmarinus officinalis leaves) has traditional and studied benefits:

• Antioxidant: Rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid combat oxidative stress.
• Anti-inflammatory: May reduce pain and inflammation.
• Circulation: Vasorelaxation may lower BP and improve perfusion.
• Cognitive: Aroma and compounds may enhance memory, focus; neuroprotective potential.
• Digestive: Carminative (reduces gas/bloating); stimulates bile.
• Anxiolytic: Scent reduces cortisol; mild sedation.
• Antimicrobial: Inhibits some bacteria/fungi.
• Anticancer (preclinical): Extracts show antiproliferative effects; human data lacking.

Brewing: Steep 1 tsp dried (or 1 sprig fresh) leaves in 8 oz hot water 5–10 min. Strain.

Cautions: Avoid in pregnancy (uterine stimulant), bleeding disorders (anticoagulant effect), seizure disorders (camphor), and with certain meds (ACE inhibitors, diuretics, lithium). Consult your doctor if medicated or chronically ill.