Description
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Herb
Rosmarinus officinalis, also known as rosemary, is an evergreen shrub that has needle like leaves. It is native to Mediterranean region and belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
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Chemistry
The major component found in rosemary extract is rosmarinic acid whereas it also contains carnosic acid, carnosol, tannins, polyphenols, polysaccharides, triterpenic acids, volatiles, phenolic diterpenes, as well as some protein matter and lipophilic substances.
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Indications
Rosemary, which is also written about in the famous writing De Materia Medica, is an antioxidant that can also help to improve memory, indigestion (dyspepsia), arthritis-related joint pain, hair loss, and other issues.
