Rosemary is a very hardy summer herb that loves the heat of August. You can use it fresh in recipes or dry it to use all winter long in soups or stews. Besides rosemary’s culinary uses, it is used medicinally. It is known for its uplifting properties. Rosemary stimulates circulation in the brain, which can help with memory issues or foggy thinking, aka brain fog. If you're feeling down in the dumps or stuck, rosemary can help you get out of that funk.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Rosemary is used for stagnant liver qi, which presents as bloating, gas, nausea and other digestive issues, because it is a carminative. Rosemary has antibacterial and antiviral properties, so it might be helpful to use rosemary if you feel like you’re catching a cold, have an upset stomach, or sinus issues. It can also be a great ingredient to add to mouthwash to inhibit bad oral bacteria.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons rosemary
5 oz. of a vinegar of your choice
Directions
Begin with a sterilized bottle.
Add your rosemary to the vinegar and place it in a saucepan. Turn the pan to high and heat the vinegar until it gently simmers.
Immediately remove the vinegar from the heat and add the entire mixture including the herbs to your bottle.
Allow it to steep for 2 weeks, turning occasionally.