A small kitchen ritual that has big effects is boiling rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) at home. No technology (besides the stove where you boil it) is needed if you want to make the air fresher, eliminate bad odors, and create a nicer and peaceful atmosphere around you.
It’s also a very nice aroma, that’s why rosemary is also frequently used in aromatherapy, and its consider an energizing scent associated with memory, concentration, and reducing stress. It’s a plant that to promotes general wellbeing.
How breathing in rosemary renews your lungs
The vapor that you get when you put rosemary to boil, hides those common smells like after you’ve cooked or maybe that pet’s smell that’s sometimes difficult to make go away. And it makes the air feel less heavy and more cozy. It’s actually an air purification method that mixes with everyday activities becasue you can light the pot while you’re cleaning, or while you’re writing, or making a snack… and the scent will be doing it’s jobs silently at the same time.
This is a contemporary way to bring the long-standing use of rosemary as a natural freshener. This plant is widely know for all its great qualities, it has been a loyal friend to European families for centuries. Sometimes the would burn it, for situations like getting rid of bugs and strong smells, but when you boil it the smells is gentle, and the lungs are happy with the soft vapor.
A quick technique and a trick for concentration
The method is very simple:
Put a few dried or fresh rosemary sprigs in a pot, cover with water, then bring to a boil point, turn dow the heat and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes more. And that is all! You can enjoy your rosemary vapor and maybe take that pot for a little walk around the house as the steam drifts.
Another way to keep that freshness for longer is to let the infused water cool and then pour it into a spray bottle. With this, you get a rosemary mist to go all around the house spraying floors and fabrics.
According to the experts of aromatherapy, breathing in the scent helps many people focus better, reduce mental fatigue, and support their memory in a subtle way. So boiling rosemary can be helpful when your studying or working.
Rosemary’s aroma can be less strong than other plants which makes it stimulating but without being too much. It can calm an overthinker’s mind without being sedative either, because it creates a calming atmosphere that promotes wellbeing. But how much, and how long are you doing it for is important though; a few minutes of steaming is enough to clear the air and help concentration without making the room feel like too much is happening.
A small ritual with a big impact
The fact that boiling rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is so easy, is what makes it so lovable. You can do it at any time, in any house, and with any pantry items. I love to put it in when i’m cleaning around, but it works in nearly any context: whether you’re cleaning the kitchen, starting your homework, or reading with a book.
You try it, and if you like the effect, you will probably be keeping a tiny jar of dried rosemary by your stove later.
No wonder why Europeans have been doing it for centuries. This is a very affordable and simple home practice that purifies spaces and boosts mental clarity only by boiling it. It is not a medical treatment nor a miracle cure, I know. But your mental state and your house will thank you for sure.