Plant with the Latin name (Rosmarinus officinalis) is, was investigated as a kind of plant that can improve Concentration or cognitive function in the brain.
Research by the Center for Brain Research, Performance and Nutrition at Northumbria University, UK, tested the compound called 1,8-cineole contained in rosemary leaves.
Mark Moss and colleagues of other researchers say that the chemical compound 1,8-cineole to increased blood levels, and it is associated with increased cognitive abilities.
As quoted from the New York Daily News, the study involved 20 people who were asked to inhale the scent of rosemary. They then undergo a series of tests to measure cognitive ability. Including, the condition of feeling, and also test the accuracy.
From the results showed, the higher the concentration of rosemary oil, the better their skills in speed and accuracy. Try to breathe in a handful of fresh rosemary, or you can also serve it as a topping in your meals.
