The old tree that no one knew about, now it’s a specialty of restaurants and hotels, 400,000 VND/kg

Rosemary plant (also known as night rosemary, rosemary grass) has the scientific name Rosmarius oficinalis belonging to the flower family. They grow in bushes, branched, leafy and about 1-2m high. The leaves are small, sessile, and have a lower margin. In particular, they have a very fragrant smell.

This plant is native to the Mediterranean region, and in Vietnam, it is grown a lot in the central and southern regions. Ms. Tu Vu (32 years old, HCMC) who specializes in selling ornamental plants as well as some special herbs said: “Romance has a very special meaning. In ancient times, European countries often used products from rosemary and burned them in ritual worshiping the gods. Wearing and carrying objects made of rosemary makes them believe that they can ward off evil spirits.

This plant is native to the Mediterranean region, and in Vietnam, it is grown a lot in the central and southern regions.

Today, it is still believed that it can ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the family. Its scent is passionate and spreads throughout the room, making the atmosphere comfortable, sedating and creating a feeling of cleanliness. In addition, it also has the meaning of peace.”

According to Ms. Tu Vu, if in the past, rosemary was not known by Vietnamese people, but today it is bought by housewives as well as young people to decorate their house. They are willing to spend a few hundred thousand dong to buy 2-3 small pots of rosemary to put in the living room or bedroom in the hope that they will “smell out”, help sleep peacefully and bring good luck.

If in the past, rosemary was little known to Vietnamese people, but today it is bought by housewives as well as young people to decorate their houses.

“Not only has a pleasant aroma, but rosemary is also a very common spice. One can use both fresh and dried rosemary leaves. Rosemary spice creates a light aroma for food and has a very attractive bitter taste. They are often used in grilled meat and fish dishes because of their fishy deodorizing effect. In addition, stews and steamed dishes can also add rosemary to increase the aroma and taste,” said Tu Vu.

Currently, in addition to being sold in pots for home decoration, rosemary is also sold by weight. Specifically, the price of fresh rosemary leaves is about 350,000 – 400,000 VND/kg, and the price of dried rosemary is from 800,000 to 900,000 VND/kg.

Rosemary is often used in grilled meat and fish dishes because of its anti-fishy smell.

In addition, rosemary is especially useful for pregnant women and young children. Pregnant women may experience some problems such as discomfort, irritability, nausea, etc. The substances in the aroma of rosemary have sedative effects, reduce stress and symptoms of nausea. in pregnant women. In particular, thanks to the effect of eliminating stress and enhancing memory, children who live near rosemary have better memory and thinking, increased alertness and learning efficiency.

Recorded in the book of traditional medicine Tue Tinh, rosemary has a hot, acrid taste, a strong aroma and is an important medicinal ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Using rosemary in low doses creates blood pooling in the abdominal organs, stimulates gastric and intestinal secretions. Rosemary essential oil has beneficial effects for health such as intestinal transit, bile and diuretic. In addition, cooking rosemary water solution also has a very good anti-infective effect.