{"id":190,"date":"2017-03-02T10:17:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T10:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/herb.albweb.al\/?p=190"},"modified":"2017-03-02T10:17:59","modified_gmt":"2017-03-02T10:17:59","slug":"possible-health-benefits-of-rosemary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albanian-herb.com\/index.php\/2017\/03\/02\/possible-health-benefits-of-rosemary\/","title":{"rendered":"Possible health benefits of rosemary"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”192″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds-<\/strong> these are thought to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation. Laboratory studies have shown rosemary to be rich in antioxidants<\/a>, which play an important role in neutralizing harmful particles called free radicals.<\/p>\n

Improving digestion –<\/strong> In Europe rosemary is often used to help treat indigestion<\/a> – Germany’s Commission E has approved it for the treatment of dyspepsia. However, it should be noted that there is currently no meaningful scientific evidence to support this claim.<\/p>\n

Enhancing memory and concentration –<\/strong> blood levels of a rosemary oil component correlate with improved cognitive performance<\/a>, according to research in Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology<\/em>, published by SAGE.<\/p>\n

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Neurological protection –<\/strong> scientists have found that rosemary is also good for your brain. Rosemary contains an ingredient, carnosic acid, that is able to fight off free radical damage in the brain.<\/a><\/p>\n

According to a study published in Cell Journal<\/em>, carnosic acid “may be useful in protecting against beta amyloid-induced neurodegeneration in the hippocampus<\/a>.”1<\/sup><\/p>\n

Prevent brain aging –<\/strong> Kyoto University researchers in Japan revealed that rosemary may significantly help prevent brain aging.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cancer –<\/strong> Research published in Oncolocy Reports<\/em> found that “crude ethanolic rosemary extract (RO) has differential anti-proliferative effects on human leukemia and breast carcinoma cells<\/a>.”2<\/sup><\/p>\n

Another study, published in Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry<\/em>, concluded that rosemary may be an effective herbal anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agent.<\/a>3<\/sup><\/p>\n

In addition, a report published in the Journal of Food Science<\/em> revealed that adding rosemary extract to ground beef reduces the formation of cancer-causing agents<\/a> that can develop during cooking.<\/p>\n

Protection against macular degeneration –<\/strong> a study published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science<\/em>, led by Stuart A. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D. and colleagues at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, revealed that a major component of rosemary, carnosic acid, can significantly promote eye health.<\/a><\/p>\n

This could have clinical applications for diseases affecting the outer retina, such as age-related macular degeneration<\/a> – the most common eye disease in the U.S.<\/p>\n

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Recent developments on health benefits of rosemary from MNT news<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes-fighting potential spotted in culinary herbs<\/a> – Food scientists have discovered that the popular culinary herbs rosemary, oregano and marjoram contain compounds that may have the potential to manage type 2 diabetes<\/a> in a similar way to some currently prescribed drugs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Precautions and side effects<\/h2>\n

Rosemary is usually safe when taken in low doses. However, extremely large doses can trigger the following side effects (although rare):<\/p>\n