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Rosemary (Cognitive)

Rosmarinus officinalis for memory and mood via inhalation or oral.

Brain & CognitiveMood & Anxiety

Overview

Rosmarinus officinalis for memory and mood via inhalation or oral.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      1,8-cineole inhibits acetylcholinesterase; carnosic acid is neuroprotective.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Improves cognitive performance acutely

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
          Rare
            Serious

              Drug interactions

              No notable interactions reported.

              Safety & non-supplemental interactions

              Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

              Avoid if you are
              • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
              • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

              Supplement interactions

              Pairs well with

              None listed.

              Avoid combining with

              No specific avoidances listed.

              Dosing & bioavailability

              Typical dose
              750 mg oral
              With food?
              Either

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              Scientific evidence (8)

              RCTInt J Neurosci · 2003

              Rosemary aroma and cognition

              Moss M, et al.

              Crossover study in 144 adults.

              Key findings

              Improved quality of memory vs control aroma.

              Open study
              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Rosemary (Cognitive) — Improves cognitive performance acutely

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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