People boil rosemary with lemon peel for the scent, but researchers found the compound it releases turns up in the bloodstream: The more of it volunteers absorbed, the better they scored on mental tasks

Inhalation of rosemary's 1,8-cineole compound has been found to enter the bloodstream effectively. The research indicates that higher levels of this compound are linked to improved performance in cognitive tasks, hinting at possible pharmacological effects rather than merely psychological influences. Conducted with twenty healthy participants, this study identified notable correlations that may need further investigation to establish causation in real-world scenarios.

People boil rosemary with lemon peel for the scent, but researchers found the compound it releases turns up in the bloodstream: The more of it volunteers absorbed, the better they scored on mental tasks
Inhalation of rosemary's 1,8-cineole compound has been found to enter the bloodstream effectively. The research indicates that higher levels of this compound are linked to improved performance in cognitive tasks, hinting at possible pharmacological effects rather than merely psychological influences. Conducted with twenty healthy participants, this study identified notable correlations that may need further investigation to establish causation in real-world scenarios.