date:Jul 09, 2013
about rosemary's effects on the brain?
United Kingdom researchers from Northumbria University discovered that when an amount of 1.8-cineole, a prime chemical found in rosemary oil, makes its way into the bloodstream, the end result leads to improved brain performance.
During the experiment, scientists exposed 20 individuals to various levels of the oil's aroma and then collected blood samples to confirm how much of the 1.8-cineole each member actually took in. The individuals were then asked t