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:

1. Start by chopping up several branches of rosemary to add a delightful aroma to the mix.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Wash and dry two branches of rosemary.
2. Place them in a jar and pour the wine over them.
3. Seal the jar and allow it to sit for at least 7 days, letting the rosemary infuse its goodness into the wine.
4. Remember to shake the jar daily.
5. After a week, filter the wine into a bottle, leaving behind the rosemary branches.
6. 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.