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GASTRONOMIC
USES
MEDICINAL USES
Rosemary contains a
number of
phytochemicals, including
rosmarinic acid, camphor,
caffeic acid, ursolic acid,
betulinic acid, carnosic
acid and carnosol.
Rosemary can be
infused into an oil and
used externally for
skin irritations like
eczema and joint
problems like
arthritis.
In traditional
medicine, extracts and
essential oil from
flowers and leaves are
used in the belief they
may be useful to treat
a variety of disorders It has been
reported to
speed healing of
wounds and
bruises when
used externally.
A strong infusion of
Rosemary and Nettle leaf
is an excellent herbal
rinse for hair and can help
get rid of dandruff and
speed hair growth when
used after each washing. Used externally,
Rosemary Oil can
help sooth the
stomach and relieve
pain from indigestion,
menstrual cramps or
other difficulties
Rosemary is an aromatic herb with a strong and
pleasant smell. Combine a thousand marvels with
meats, especially with lamb and gives a special
flavor to cooked potatoes and other vegetables.
It can be used both fresh and dry.
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Ingredients:
180 g of flour
3 eggs
100 ml of olive oil
100 ml of milk
120 g of grated
cheese
130 g of ham
5 dry tomatoes
15 g of baking powder
1 rosemary twig
Black pepper
Salt
1.Put the oven to heat to 180º C (below and above)
and smear the cake mold with butter.
2.Cut the tomatoes in small cubes and chop the ham
of a moderate size so that you find it when you bite,
if it is a ham taco instead of slices, almost better.
3.Mix the eggs, milk and olive oil, add cheese,
tomatoes and ham.
4.Mix the flour with the baking powder and pour it
over the first mixture through the sieve.
5.Season to taste and also add the chopped
rosemary, mix well and pour the dough into the
mold. 6.Put it in the oven for about 40 minutes,
check with a toothpick that it is well cooked before
removing it.