Pepper rosemary is a medicinal plant known for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, making it a great option for the treatment of wounds and skin problems such as athlete's foot, impigens or white cloth.
Its scientific name is Lippia menosides , and its leaves and flowers can be used in the preparation of teas, tinctures or essential oils. This medicinal plant can be purchased at health food stores, drugstores or free markets.
What is the rosemary pepper
This medicinal plant can be used to treat several problems, such as:
- Helps in the treatment of skin problems such as athlete's foot, impigens, white cloth or scabies for example; Eliminates bad odors, helping to end the smell of stink and sweat; Helps in the treatment of inflammations in the mouth and throat, even treating thrush.
In addition, this medicinal plant can also be used to treat scalp problems, such as dandruff.
Pepper Rosemary Properties
The properties of Rosemary-pepper can include antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antifungal action.
How to use
Pepper rosemary leaves and flowers are generally used in the preparation of teas and homemade tinctures. In addition, in markets or health food stores, the essential oil of this medicinal plant can also be found for sale.
Pepper Rosemary Tea
The tea of this plant has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action, so it is a great option to treat inflammations in the mouth and throat, skin or scalp problems. To prepare this tea you will need:
- Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of rosemary-pepper leaves or flowers; Preparation: put the leaves or flowers of the plant in a cup with boiling water and let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain before drinking.
It is recommended to drink 2 to 3 cups of this tea a day, as needed.
In addition, the tea or tincture of this plant, when diluted, can be used to gargle or apply directly to the skin or scalp, facilitating the treatment of impigens, white cloth or dandruff, for example. See how to prepare a homemade tincture of this plant in How to Make Tincture for Home Treatments.
