What Rosemary Can Actually Do: The Benefits of This Simple Herb May Surprise You

Rosemary is probably sitting in your kitchen right now.

It is often added to roasted vegetables, meat, soups, and other dishes simply for its distinctive aroma and flavor. But this familiar herb has a much longer history than cooking.

For centuries, rosemary has been used in traditional practices for digestion, discomfort, and mental clarity. Modern research suggests that some of its compounds may have useful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cognitive effects — although some of the claims you