Rosemary Extract

What is Rosemary Extract?

Rosemary is a common household plant grown in many parts of the world. It is also a common spice used in food, beverage drink and cosmetics. Dried rosemary leaves are a popular seasoning for food, adding flavour to soups, stews, meat and fish.

Rosemary has been used to treat a wide range of ailments, including stomach upsets, digestive disorders and headaches for hundreds of years. Recent research is now revealing even more benefits attached to this remarkable herb, including its ability to help prevent cancer and age-related skin damage, boost the functioning of the liver and act as a mild diuretic to help reduce swelling.

There are lots of excellent antioxidants that combat free radical damage. However, rosemary extract contains more than two dozen antioxidants, and provides potent protection against chronic diseases, including Alzheimer’s, one of the most dreaded diseases of today. Other uses for Rosemary now include:

• Provides powerful antioxidant protection
• Protects brain cells from the normal effects of aging
• May slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• Protects cells from carcinogens
• Inhibits growth of cancer cells
• Helps reduce allergy symptoms, especially to dust mites
• Increases potency of vitamin E
• Helps reduce hypertension
  

Side Effects and Warnings of Rosemary Extract

Rosemary is likely safe when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in foods. However, some people may be allergic to Rosemary and should avoid it. Allergic contact dermatitis, occupational asthma and chelitis have occurred in some individuals. Ingestion of rosemary oil can be toxic.

In large doses, rosemary may be irritating to the mucosa of the intestinal tract and may cause nausea and cramping. Also, rosemary has been shown to decrease iron absorption.

Caution is advised in patients with diabetes or hypoglycaemia, and in those taking drugs, herbs, or supplements that affect blood sugar. Use cautiously in patients with peptic ulcer disease, low blood pressure, coagulation disorders, or iron deficiency anaemia. Pregnant and breast feeding women should also avoid Rosemary extract.

You should also seek medical advice before you start using Rosemary Extract as a dietary supplement.

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