In today’s fast-paced world, the rise in cholesterol and blood vessel issues has become a common health concern, impacting our heart health. Amidst the chaos, we’d like to share a simple, yet efficient recipe from traditional medicine that can help regulate cholesterol levels and promote healthy blood vessels. And the best part? It only requires two readily available ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Fresh rosemary branches (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Dry white wine (opt for one with a maximum of 4 grams of natural sugar per liter)
How to Make it:
- Start by chopping up several branches of rosemary to add a delightful aroma to the mix.
- The second key ingredient is dry white wine. While red or white works, we recommend dry white wine to avoid any unwanted spikes in blood pressure.
- Measure out approximately 300 ml of dry white wine, ensuring it’s sealed and has no residual natural sugars.
Why These Ingredients?
- Both rosemary and grapevine are often seen as nature’s gifts.
- The Mediterranean diet, known for its richness in rosemary and wine, is hailed as one of the healthiest.
- Adding rosemary to white wine not only brings a fresh aroma but also potential health benefits.
Brewing the Medicinal Wine:
- Wash and dry two branches of rosemary.
- Place them in a jar and pour the wine over them.
- Seal the jar and allow it to sit for at least 7 days, letting the rosemary infuse its goodness into the wine.
- Remember to shake the jar daily.
- After a week, filter the wine into a bottle, leaving behind the rosemary branches.
- Store your elixir in a cool, dark place.
How to Enjoy:
- Sip on a glass of this medicinal wine each morning and evening.
- Stick to this routine for up to 30 days, then take a well-deserved break.
Join the Conversation:
If you’ve given rosemary a try, share your experiences in the comments below.
Unlocking Rosemary’s Magic:
- Essential oil, packed with camphor, cineol, and pinene.
- Flavonoids like luteolin and diosmin, tannins, diterpenes, triterpenes, sterols, phytoestrogens, choline, phenolic acids (chlorogenic and rosmarinic), bitter substances, and lipids.
The Bounty of Health with Rosemary:
- Enhances blood circulation, addressing concerns like cold extremities.
- Lowers the risk of blood clots.
- Manages blood pressure.
- Eases fatigue, lethargy, and drowsiness.
- Boosts the immune system.
- A traditional remedy for rheumatism.
- Aids digestion, relieving bloating, gas, and stomach cramps.
- Loaded with antioxidants, shielding cells from free radicals.
- Stimulates brain activity, enhancing concentration and memory.
Friendly Reminder:
Exercise caution with rosemary if you have hypertension. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children.