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Rosemary the versatile herb

Health benefits of taking rosemary (Photo: iStock)

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is an evergreen perennial shrub with needle-shaped leaves and a pleasant fragrance that belongs to the sage family.

Rosemary is an essential part of most homes, used mainly as a spice to flavour our food. Most of us have the impression that this is all rosemary does, but it has a wide range of benefits for us and the whole family.

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