Abstract

ROSMARINUS OFFICIALIS L. (ROSEMARY): AN ANCIENT MEDICINAL PLANT USES AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES: A REVIEW

Kumbhar Saniya Rajesh*

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Abstract

Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis L.) known as Rujamari in Ayurveda is a very important medicinal and aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family and has been cultivated for long time. Recently, The use of herbs and other natural substances in the prevention and treatment of disease has gained popularity recently. This review's goal is to draw attention to rosemary's intriguing pharmacological properties and its active ingredients. It has been observed that rosemary extract possesses anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, and antioxidant qualities. There is proof that people have used rosemary herbs for its cosmetic, medicinal, and culinary uses. Numerous polyphenols may be discovered in rosemary extract, with the largest concentrations being carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid. Because of the high concentration of antioxidant compounds in the family Labiatae, which includes various species including Thymus, Salvia, and Lavandula, it is frequently utilized in cosmetics. An overview of rosemary's literature is presented in this paper. The purpose of this review article focuses on application of derivatives of this plant. Examine the clinical research that shows Rosmarinus Officinalis's potential as a preservative and medicinal.

Keywords: Rosmarinus officinalis, medicinal plants, carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid, antioxidants, cosmeceuticals, skin care, cardiovascular disease.