Preventive and protective properties of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) in obesity and diabetes mellitus of metabolic disorders: A brief review

Rashin Sedighi, Yantao Zhao, Aaron Yerke, Shengmin Sang

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Abstract

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) has been used as herbal medicine to treat various chronic diseases worldwide since ancient times. Recent evidence has shown the potential of rosemary for treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus due to its anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-hyperglycaemic effects. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the major active components in rosemary, and the efficacy and underlying mechanism of rosemary and its components against obesity and diabetes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-70
Number of pages13
JournalCurrent Opinion in Food Science
Volume2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2015

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