Hello and welcome to my blog! My second post will focus on a well-known plant in Morocco celebrated for its numerous benefits: the rosemary plant, also known as Azir. Following a conversation with an elderly woman residing in Sebt Jahjouh and conducting some research, I’ve compiled the information I gathered, which I will now organize in my article.

1-plant image

2-common use

3-classification

4-medical definition

5- medical use

1-plant image:

I took this picture in Sebt Jahjouh, located in the El Hajeb province. This region is characterized by a moderate climate with distinct seasons, experiencing mild winters and warm summers. The soil in Sebt Jahjouh is predominantly fertile, allowing for the successful cultivation of various crops, including rosemary plant. The combination of the temperate climate and fertile soil contributes to the agricultural richness of this area.

2-common use:

I looked into it and found that rosmarinic acid is the key element in rosemary that helps with pain. For those who might not know, rosmarinic acid has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it helps reduce pain and swelling. And for promoting hair health, rosemary contains compounds like 1,8-cineole and camphor. These elements are commonly utilized in traditional remedies to encourage hair growth and minimize hair loss.

3-classification:

Rosemary is classified in the order Lamiales. To put it simply, Lamiales is a group or category in the plant kingdom that includes various flowering plants.

4-medical definition:

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is an evergreen bushy shrub which grows along the Mediterranean Sea, and sub-Himalayan areas . the main chemical compound found in rosemary are :

1,8-cineole: known for its mucolytic ( Mucolytics are medications that break up mucus so you can clear it out of your lungs more easily) and spasmolytic (drug used to relieve or prevent spasms) action on the respiratory tract, with proven clinical efficacy

camphor :Camphor is a white crystalline substance with a distinctive odor, derived from the wood of the camphor tree or synthesized chemically. It is used for its pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties in various medical applications, including topical creams, respiratory relief products, and as an ingredient in some skin care formulations.

α-pinene: It is known for its pleasant aroma and is being studied for potential medical benefits, including anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator properties.

5- medical use :

the end!