Energetics of Food
Energetics of Rosemary: The Memory Booster
Rosemary has been used throughout time and over dozens of cultures as a culinary herb, a herbal remedy for many ailments, and a memory charm. Students in ancient Greece would place sprigs of rosemary in their hair while studying because they thought that rosemary stimulates and strengthens memory.
Rosemary is an amazing source of antioxidant phytonutrients, such as rosmanol and rosmarinic acid. Rosmarinic acid has been shown to modulate the production of inflammatory molecules, helping reduce inflammation. Also, inhalation of rosemary’s volatile oils, the ones that give it its fragrance, help enhance recall and increase alertness.
In Chinese Medicine, the 5 flavors are pungent, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The SAD (Standard American Diet) consists primarily of just 3 of the 5 flavors. Your diet should consist of a balance of all 5 flavors for optimal health. Balance does not refer to equal amounts, but to bring the body into harmony with your own constitution and the seasonal influences.