Life nowadays is very busy and there is too much to remember, so every now and then we forgot some small tasks.
According to a study, the scent of rosemary can help us improve our memory. This is another reason why we should grow plants in our home.
At the Northumbria University, researchers found out that short-term memory capacity raised by 15% on a sample of elderly people in a room full with rosemary scent. In a room where there was not any kind of scent and in a room with lavender scent, samples showed that people did not do well on the same memory test given to the ones in the rosemary-infused room.
The head of the Northumbria University psychology department, Dr. Moss, claimed that his working hypothesis is the following – if you inhale rosemary, the compounds go directly in the blood through the lungs. Then, they are sent to our brain where they can act on the chemistry.
You might think that fifteen percent is not a big percentage, but researchers say that this increase is great when it comes to remembering small tasks which make a big difference in our life, for instance, taking the medication in the right time and remembering it.
There were studies before that discovered the benefits of the peppermint for our alertness and memory function. However, scientists need to do more studies in order to be absolutely sure of the results. This research was the first to reveal the positive effects of rosemary on elderly people over 65 years in excellent condition.
We all know that herbs can make our meals more delicious and our décor more freshen up, but there is even better reason to surround with them. They might help us improve our cognitive functions and that is why you should grow them.
Rosemary Health Benefits:
Rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds – You can boost the immune system with this components as well as improve the blood circulation. The laboratory studies prove that rosemary contains antioxidants, which neutralize the free radicals.
Improve digestion – In order to help in treating the indigestion, Europe countries use rosemary. Even the Germany’s Commission E approved the use of rosemary in treating dyspepsia. But, you should bare in mind that this claim is not supported by scientific evidence currently.
Enhancing memory and concentration – SAGE published that a research in Theurapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology show that a component in rosemary oil is closely connected with blood levels and the cognitive performance which is improved.
Neurological protection – Rosemary can be excellent for our brain. The carnosic acid, a major ingredient in rosemary, is able to fight any free radical damage in our brain.
Cell Journal published a study that showed this acid can be very effective in protecting beta amyloid-induced neurodegeneration in the hippocampus.
Prevent brain aging – Rosemary can help in preventing early aging of the brain, according to researchers at Kyoto University in Japan.
Cancer – Oncolocy Reports published a research which found that an extract of rosemary called crude ethanolic rosemary has very different effect on preventing the spread of malignant cells such as carcinoma and leukemia cells.
Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, published another study which concluded that this herb has anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory effect.
Additionally, a report in Journal of Food Science admit that if you add some rosemary extract on ground beef, it can reduce the agents that form cancer cells developing in the cooking process.
Protection against macular degeneration – Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, led by Stuart A. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D. and colleagues at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, published a study that shows a carnosic acid, component of rosemary to promote eye health.
It can reduce common eyes disease in USA, the age-related macular degeneration that is the affected outer retina.
Via: Just Naturally Healthy
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