That advice is especially relevant when someone intends to consume an herb frequently specifically to produce a health effect rather than simply enjoying it occasionally as food or tea.
Rosemary Tea Versus Rosemary Essential Oil
These should not be confused.
A tea made by steeping rosemary leaves in water is not equivalent to rosemary essential oil.
Essential oils are highly concentrated products. A recommendation involving ordinary rosemary leaves cannot automatically be applied to an essential oil.
Never assume that because a culinary herb is edible, every concentrated product derived from that herb should also be swallowed.
Does Stronger Tea Mean Greater Benefits?
No such assumption should be made.
When preparing rosemary as a beverage, increasing the amount primarily makes the drink stronger and potentially more bitter.
It doesn’t transform an ordinary tea into a proven medical treatment.
A sensible recipe prioritizes enjoyable flavor rather than maximum concentration.
