Abstract

In recent years, the effect on health of the bioactive compounds present in rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has been studied, as well as their functional, medicinal and/or toxicological properties. The objective of this work was to describe the properties of the chemical compounds found in rosemary, as well as their uses in traditional medicine. Studies have shown that rosemary and rosemary essential oil have great antioxidant capacity derived from their flavonoid compounds and phenolic acids. In addition, it has been observed that these compounds have activity improving conditions of the nervous, digestive, circulatory, cardiac and bone systems. It has been used as an antirheumatic, since it improves pain. In addition, it has been attributed great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power.

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