Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) is a medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated around
the world. Besides the therapeutic purpose, it is commonly used as a condiment and food preservative. R. officinalis
L. is constituted by bioactive molecules, the phytocompounds, responsible for implement several pharmacological
activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiproliferative, antitumor and protective, inhibitory
and attenuating activities. Thus, in vivo and in vitro studies were presented in this Review, approaching the therapeutic
and prophylactic effects of R. officinalis L. on some physiological disorders caused by biochemical, chemical or
biological agents. In this way, methodology, mechanisms, results, and conclusions were described. The main
objective of this study was showing that plant products could be equivalent to the available medicines
Application and Functions:
1. Sage is an herb. The leaf is used to make medicine.
2. Sage is used for digestive problems, including loss of appetite, gas (flatulence), stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. It is also used for reducing overproduction of perspiration and saliva; and for depression, memory loss, and Alzheimer's disease.
3. Women use sage for painful menstrual periods, to correct excessive milk flow during nursing, and
to reduce hot flashes during menopause.
4. Sage is applied directly to the skin for cold sores; gum disease (gingivitis); sore mouth, throat or tongue; and swollen, painful nasal passages.
Some people inhale sage for asthma.
5. In foods, sage is used as a commonly used spice.
I6. n manufacturing, sage is used as a fragrance component in soaps and cosmetics.
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