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Introduction
Published in Namrita Lall, Medicinal Plants for Cosmetics, Health and Diseases, 2022
Talita Turvey, Samantha R. Loggenberg, Namrita Lall
Salvia rosmarinus Spenn., also known as rosemary, is an aromatic evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and flowers which may be white, pink, purple or blue (Figure 1.1B) (Macedo et al., 2020). This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is said to harbor anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity (Macedo et al., 2020). Rosemary is commonly administered to improve digestion, enhance cognitive function and alleviate symptoms associated with cancer (Brindisi et al., 2020). Bioactivity studies have indicated that the plant displays anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic and hepatoprotective effects (Macedo et al., 2020; Brindisi et al., 2020).
Rosmarinic Acid: A Boon in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
Published in Mahfoozur Rahman, Sarwar Beg, Mazin A. Zamzami, Hani Choudhry, Aftab Ahmad, Khalid S. Alharbi, Biomarkers as Targeted Herbal Drug Discovery, 2022
Md. Adil Shaharyar, Mahfoozur Rahman, Kumar Anand, Chowdhury Mobaswar Hossain, Imran Kazmi, Sanmoy Karmakar
Hypertrophy after MI was found to be reduced along with improvement of diastolic function to the tune of 0.02% when supplementation of Rosemary was administered. Investigation has revealed that a dose of 0.02% and 0.2% of Rosemary in humans is equivalent to 11 mg and 110 mg, respectively (Murino et al., 2017).
Monographs of essential oils that have caused contact allergy / allergic contact dermatitis
Published in Anton C. de Groot, Monographs in Contact Allergy, 2021
The essential oil of rosemary, which is obtained by steam-distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant, is widely used as an ingredient in rubefacients, liniments, inhalants, perfumes, soaps, deodorants, bath essences, hair lotions, shampoos and other cosmetics, room sprays, detergents, softeners, disinfectants and insecticides (1,2,4,5,6,7). Rosemary oil is also utilized as a seasoning for foodstuffs such as meat dishes, salami and sauces and for flavoring liquors (3,4). The oil has many applications in traditional medicine (2,3) and is also used in aromatherapy (6,8).
In Vivo and In Vitro Protective Effects of Rosmarinic Acid against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Published in Nutrition and Cancer, 2022
Mahboobeh Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar, Farhad Eisvand, Maryam Rameshrad, Bibi Marjan Razavi, Hossein Hosseinzadeh
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Lamiaceae; Synonyms: Salvia rosmarinus Schleid. and Rosmarinus angustifolius Mill.)) is mainly known as a flavoring agent and a spice. In folk medicine, rosemary leaves are believed to boost energy, enhance circulation, elevate mood, and improve digestion (26). It is also recognized that R. officinalis has supportive properties in contradiction of a wide range of natural toxins such as snake venoms, mycotoxins, and bacterial toxins as well as chemical toxic compounds including pesticides, metals, cardiotoxic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, and neurotoxic agents (27–29). Some underlying mechanisms which are ascribed to R. officinalis and its main constituents’ effects include antioxidative, radical scavenging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties (30, 31).
Mental energy: plausible neurological mechanisms and emerging research on the effects of natural dietary compounds
Published in Nutritional Neuroscience, 2021
Patrick J. O’Connor, David O. Kennedy, Stephen Stahl
The psychoactive properties of rosemary theoretically involve cholinergic receptor binding and cholinesterase inhibition. Bioavailability of monoterpenes via pulmonary absorption during aromatherapy has been confirmed. Plasma 1,8-cineole levels increased alongside exposure to rosemary essential oil vapor, correlating with subsequent changes in attention, working and prospective memory, and executive function [87]. Single lower and higher doses (750–6000 mg) of dried rosemary leaf positively affected objective measures of memory performance and subjective measures of feelings of alertness, but these benefits were reversed at higher doses [88]. No effects on mental energy were observed with dietary consumption while concomitantly using a nose clip to block olfactory effects [89].
The optimization of technological processes, stability and microbiological evaluation of innovative natural ingredients-based multiple emulsion
Published in Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2018
Ugne Cizauskaite, Mindaugas Marksa, Jurga Bernatoniene
The microbiological quality control studies of non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetic products are necessary to ensure their safety to the human health and environment. Since the investigated W/O/W emulsion contains more than 92.0% natural ingredients and is preservative free, the compliance with microbiological quality requirements of European Pharmacopoeia 7.0 01/2011:50104 must be confirmed. The investigation and detection of specified microorganisms was carried out in the freshly made emulsion and the sample that was stored at 38 ± 2 °C with relative humidity of 75 ± 5% for 28 days (Table 5). According to the literature, one may conclude that rosemary extract and it’s essential oils are suitable as an alternative to chemical preservatives to be used in topical semi-solid preparations (Petkova-Parlapanska et al. 2014; Kaczmarczyk et al. 2015). The investigated sample fulfilled the requirements—no microbial growth was observed.