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Rosemary, (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Linn. An Updated Review

Abstract

Rosmarinus officinalis L. also called as Rosemary is an evergreen perennial shrub native to Southern Europe and has been cultivated in all Braziliian states. Rosmarinus officinalis L belongs to Lamiaceae/Labiatae family, which posses various medicinal healing properties for human life. Traditionally parts like leaves, flowers and stems are being used in the treatment of disorders such as inflammation, circulatory disorders, rheumatism, muscular affections, ulcers, diabetes etc. Into this Rosmarinus officinalis L. was reported to have anti-nociceptive, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticolitic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiulcer, antidepressant, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anticancer properties. The main constituents present in R. officinalis L. are 1, 8-cineole, alpha-pinene, camphor, borneol,, camphene, limonene, linalool, terpineol, verbenol, apigenin, diosmetin, diosmin, rosmarinic acid, oleanilic acid and ursolic acid. The aim of this work is to highlight the updated review consists of scientifically proved medicinal activities against various disorders.

Issue

AAJST 2014 Vol-1

Article Subject:

Pharmacy

Keywords:

Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae/Labiatae, uses, updated review

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Sandeep Shandil et al, Afro Asian J SciTech,2014,1(1) 069-077

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