Rosemary

• What Is Rosemary and How Does It Work?
• What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Rosemary?
• What Other Drugs Interact with Rosemary?
• What Are Warnings and Precautions for Rosemary?

Brand Name: Old Man, Rosmarinus officinalis Linn

Generic Name: rosemary

Drug Class: Antimicrobials, Herbals; Cardiovascular, Herbals

Rosemary is an herbal supplement that can be used in treatment for bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer, prostate disorder, inflammatory disease, liver toxicity, atherosclerosis, stroke, ischemic heart disease, cataracts, leukemia, sperm motility, anticancer and antitumor activity, to enhance mental function and memory, dyspepsia, high blood pressure, rheumatism, promotes menstrual flow, antibacterial, antifungal, and as an antiviral agent.

Rosemary is approved for dyspepsia, hypertension, alopecia and rheumatism by the German Commission E.

Rosemary is available under the following different brand names: Old Man, and Rosmarinus officinalis Linn.

Dosages of Rosemary:

Rosemary Leaf (dyspepsia, high blood pressure and rheumatism)

• 1-2 grams per days
• As tea: 1-3 cups per day (steep 1-2 grams in 150 ml water)

Extract

• 2-4 ml orally three times daily (1:1 in 45% alcohol)

Topical

• Essential oil: doses up to 0.1-1 ml (6-10% oil essential oil), massage scalp for 2 minutes

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

See "Dosages"

Side effects of rosemary include:

• ingestion of large amounts can result in stomach and intestinal irritation and kidney damage
• seizures
• toxicity
• coma
• vomiting
• excess fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
• encourages menstrual bleeding
• may cause miscarriage

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

Rosemary has no known severe interactions with other drugs.

Rosemary has no known serious interactions with other drugs.

Rosemary has no known moderate interactions with other drugs.

Rosemary has no known mild interactions with other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions, concerns or for more information about this medicine.