Surprising uses of rosemary

Rosemary has a long history of culinary and aromatic uses, in addition to applications in traditional herbal and Ayurvedic medicine. Its flavour, aroma, and health benefits make it popular in meals and beverages. There are more uses of rosemary than infusing it in a stew. This aromatic herb is delicious and versatile. Its unique scent may improve mood and memory.

Here are a few surprising ways in which you can use rosemary in your home:

Rosemary tea

Both dried and fresh rosemary can be used to make aromatic spicy rosemary tea. Boil dry or fresh rosemary in a teapot and sift the leaves after the tea has reached boiling point. Infuse your rosemary tea by including the tea bag of your choice, add cinnamon or your favourite hot beverage flavourings and enjoy your rosemary infused tea.

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Infuse rosemary in salt and oil

Since rosemary is a tasty herb to spice food with, it can also be used to flavour salt. Simply add a sprig of rosemary leaves to a salt grinder and let it naturally spread its unique flavour into the salt. Infuse your rosemary in oil for extra herbal flavour for food and meats that get fried. Explore other delicious recipes with your rosemary-infused oil.

Rosemary insect repellent

Growing rosemary in your garden is a bonus. It offers a natural, non-toxic mosquito repellent alternative to store-bought alternatives, making it an eco-friendly and effective solution for mosquito control. Boil three rosemary sprigs in water. Once it cools, remove the rosemary sprigs and pour the mixture into a spray bottle to use as a bug repellent.

In addition to being a tasty herb, rosemary is a versatile staple that can enliven your home, add flavour to your meals, and even have useful uses like repelling insects. Rosemary demonstrates that a little sprig can go a long way, whether it is steeped in tea, blended into oil or salt, or used as a homemade spray. Think beyond the stew pot and see what else rosemary can do the next time you’re reaching for it.

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