Standardized Botanical Extracts and Phytonutrients
ROSEMARY
(
Rosmarinus officinalis )
Family:-
Labiatae
General Description
The
evergreen leaves of this shrubby herb are about
1 inch long, linear, revolute, dark green above
and paler and glandular beneath, with an odour pungently
aromatic and somewhat camphoraceous. The flowers
are small and pale blue. Much of the active volatile
principle resides in their calyces. There are silver
and gold striped varieties, but the green-leaved
variety is the kind used medicinally.
Active Principle
The plant contains some tannic acid
namely carnosic acid and rosmerinic acid, together with
a resin and a bitter principle and a volatile oil.
Clinical Uses
antioxidant [contributing to the oxidation of free radicals which are believed to contribute to premature aging and dementia]
astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
cholagogue [an agent for increasing the flow of bile into the intestines]
stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
stomachic [an agent that strengthens, stimulates or tones the stomach]
stimulates the brain and nervous system
Advantages
Carnosic acid is the most important active components of rosemary extracts. Carnosic acid has been suggested to account for over 90% of the antioxidant properties of
rosemary extract and is also powerful inhibitors of lipid peroxidation in microsomal and lipsomal systems, and is a good scavenger of peroxyl radical and superoxide anion.
Rosmarinic acid, the water-soluble component of rosemary extract, has also shown antioxidant properties against lipid peroxidation and superoxide anion. Due to the high content in Rosmarininc acid and its excellent water solubility, it is a suitable antioxidant for aqueous media such as juices, soft drinks and cosmetic products such as shampoos and hair conditioners.
Suggested Intake
250 to 500 mg per day
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