Spices Rosemary is known to all. The leaves of which are used to flavor foods. Rosemary is used as spice for preparing delicious meals. Rosemary has been used since the time of the early Greeks and Romans. Two pictures are shown below, one is dry rosemary spices and another one is green rosemary trees.
- Spice Name: Rosemary
- Family name: Lamiaceae
- Botanical Name: Salvia Rosmarinus
Rosemary spice is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia. For its more use, it is now cultivated in many countries in the world.
Spice rosemary plant is evergreen. The leaves of the tree look needle-like. The plant is not so high. Rosemary flowers are white, pink, purple or blue in colors. It is widely grown in the garden of warm climate. While flowers appearing in the tree looks very beautiful to see.
Rosemary spices contain substances that are useful for digestion. It is used in curry, salads, and soups. Rosemary contains vitamins A, C and B-6. It also contains iron and calcium. The spice is not used only for food flavor, better taste and smell also used as an aromatic herb and medicine. The spice is renowned for health benefits.