Rosemary

June 1st, 2010 | Posted by CrossMMAFitter in 7 Herbs & Spices

Traditionally, rosemary has been  used  as  a mental stimulant, memory booster, general tonic and aid to circulation. An infusion of rosemary tea has  long been recommended by herbalists to  treat colds, flu and rheumatism. Rosemary  fights bacteria that can cause  throat infections.  Rosemary is also known for being one of the leading herbs for its antioxidant activity, helping to reduce the risk of diseases and ageing effects.

15 g of rosemary contains

  • 20 Kcalories
  • 0.9 g fat
  • 0.5 g protein
  • 3.1 g carbohydrate
  • 2 g fibre
  • 16 mcg folate
  • 14 mg magnesium
  • 100 mg  potassium
  • 48 mg calcium
  • 1 mg iron

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