Rosemary: The Healing Herb of St. Martin de Porres

Rosemary, an herb native to the Mediterranean area, was in use for memory and other medicinal purposes centuries before Jesus Christ walked the earth. Besides the good flavor it adds to cooking and its food-preserving qualities, rosemary is loaded with antioxidants and other chemicals that are anti-cancer, anti-aging, anti-diabetic and even good for weight loss It even helps to regrow hair While studying the life of St. Martin de Porres, a 17th Century saint of Peru, author Charles S. Brocato (Dr. "B") grew increasingly interested in the saint's use of rosemary herb in his career as a healer. Dr. "B" then began to study the herb and current research being done on it. His conclusion: Almost all of us would benefit from adding a tablespoon or two of rosemary herb to our daily diets